| 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 | $171.59 | 10.180% | $189.0579 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.30 | 11.306% | $251.8855 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.30 | 13.193% | $11.6589 | $11.66 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.72 | 13.863% | $101.0193 | $101.02 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.87 | 13.153% | $156.004 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.62 | 13.500% | $94.9087 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.39 | 3.769% | $51.2515 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.79 | $855.7858 | $855.79 | $855.75 | $855.90 | |