| 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 | $157.34 | 13.389% | $178.4063 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.38 | 8.278% | $12.322 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.75 | 7.423% | $268.2889 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.29 | 8.230% | $260.0659 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.49 | 11.524% | $42.9256 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.27 | 12.479% | $21.6747 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.32 | 3.306% | $86.0746 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.84 | $869.7580 | $869.76 | $869.70 | $869.80 | |