| 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 | $158.47 | 13.117% | $179.2565 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.55 | 13.807% | $248.7252 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.60 | 12.689% | $58.1475 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.79 | 11.432% | $83.34 | $83.34 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.94 | 8.180% | $26.9801 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.49 | 13.281% | $36.805 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.87 | 12.543% | $204.682 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.71 | $837.9363 | $837.95 | $838.00 | $837.90 | |