| 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 | $42.99 | 9.829% | $47.2155 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.80 | 11.660% | $170.6165 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.94 | 13.723% | $177.3396 | $177.34 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.82 | 9.859% | $199.7456 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.37 | 10.363% | $78.7661 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.61 | 13.591% | $184.7103 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.97 | 6.220% | $18.0255 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.50 | $876.4191 | $876.44 | $876.40 | $876.30 | |