| 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 | $158.63 | 9.828% | $174.2202 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.73 | 12.504% | $228.0794 | $228.08 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.34 | 13.809% | $103.9531 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.45 | 13.203% | $16.3578 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.85 | 5.380% | $250.6463 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.39 | 5.534% | $53.1786 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.79 | 9.709% | $12.9347 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.18 | $839.3701 | $839.37 | $839.40 | $839.40 | |