| 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 | $157.98 | 10.249% | $174.1714 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.32 | 11.605% | $155.4881 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.77 | 13.822% | $48.6817 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.74 | 8.698% | $139.9378 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.50 | 6.178% | $246.8639 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.50 | 10.137% | $13.7671 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.81 | 3.461% | $108.4375 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.62 | $887.3475 | $887.35 | $887.35 | $887.40 | |