| 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 | $165.97 | 4.491% | $173.4237 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.39 | 12.259% | $126.1679 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.36 | 12.394% | $133.0295 | $133.03 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.95 | 12.228% | $6.6776 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.53 | 5.445% | $219.8845 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.81 | 6.439% | $17.8924 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.25 | 12.606% | $201.8463 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.26 | $878.9219 | $878.92 | $878.95 | $878.90 | |