| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $153.82 | 13.156% | $174.0566 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.29 | 8.381% | $71.8458 | $71.85 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.33 | 7.325% | $230.0297 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.57 | 3.758% | $211.2202 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.89 | 10.408% | $156.6579 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.77 | 11.784% | $18.7462 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.33 | 10.530% | $275.5844 | $275.58 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.00 | $1,138.1408 | $1,138.15 | $1,138.15 | $1,138.10 | |