| 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 | $175.88 | 11.568% | $196.2258 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.78 | 11.584% | $16.4921 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.52 | 5.672% | $144.2634 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.67 | 7.314% | $150.9586 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.85 | 13.365% | $202.7533 | $202.75 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.29 | 13.370% | $147.7098 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.39 | 9.187% | $97.6023 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.38 | $956.0053 | $956.00 | $956.00 | $956.10 | |