| 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 | $156.51 | 12.345% | $175.8312 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.83 | 9.671% | $201.6082 | $201.61 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.31 | 3.845% | $39.783 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.25 | 6.844% | $28.0466 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.92 | 5.274% | $148.3521 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.90 | 5.871% | $156.5832 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.46 | 9.740% | $79.5176 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.18 | $829.7219 | $829.72 | $829.75 | $829.70 | |