| 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 | $157.73 | 9.598% | $172.8689 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.30 | 13.759% | $178.9429 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.41 | 7.593% | $219.9309 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.59 | 13.857% | $264.82 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.50 | 11.872% | $216.4723 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.35 | 9.657% | $125.3928 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.54 | 6.714% | $80.6118 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.42 | $1,259.0396 | $1,259.03 | $1,259.00 | $1,259.00 | |