| 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 | $156.53 | 10.685% | $173.2552 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.35 | 12.336% | $280.1098 | $280.11 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.75 | 13.204% | $22.3578 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.88 | 10.679% | $92.8375 | $92.84 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.85 | 8.463% | $229.7789 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.83 | 4.142% | $16.4857 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.98 | 13.370% | $160.9627 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.17 | $975.7876 | $975.80 | $975.80 | $975.90 | |