| 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 | $153.70 | 12.794% | $173.3644 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.32 | 10.108% | $206.2543 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.84 | 8.536% | $142.0085 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.44 | 13.515% | $34.554 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.71 | 11.154% | $173.0779 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.87 | 11.431% | $78.9711 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.26 | 7.736% | $47.684 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.14 | $855.9142 | $855.90 | $855.90 | $856.10 | |