| 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 | $160.89 | 9.543% | $176.2437 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.89 | 7.619% | $17.1007 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.30 | 9.352% | $13.4503 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.84 | 10.564% | $208.7891 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.64 | 11.868% | $71.1928 | $71.19 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.54 | 13.718% | $59.7474 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.50 | 13.488% | $195.7668 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.60 | $742.2908 | $742.29 | $742.30 | $742.30 | |