| 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 | $154.63 | 12.375% | $173.7655 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.77 | 9.737% | $21.695 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.25 | 8.265% | $124.7754 | $124.78 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.82 | 5.848% | $13.5697 | $13.57 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.59 | 4.448% | $19.4169 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.49 | 4.819% | $10.9955 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.41 | 11.188% | $86.0706 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $408.96 | $450.2886 | $450.31 | $450.25 | $450.40 | |