| 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 | $161.64 | 12.439% | $181.7464 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.56 | 4.492% | $125.9756 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.72 | 6.442% | $164.6871 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.66 | 9.197% | $61.871 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.32 | 11.870% | $220.7419 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.34 | 9.372% | $109.7439 | $109.74 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.32 | 5.739% | $6.6827 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.56 | $871.4486 | $871.45 | $871.50 | $871.40 | |