| 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 | $156.58 | 12.274% | $175.7986 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.40 | 12.790% | $165.1246 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.25 | 13.268% | $148.6643 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.64 | 4.368% | $44.5025 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.90 | 6.781% | $8.4357 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.32 | 8.148% | $267.4716 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.94 | 8.442% | $139.8251 | $139.83 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.03 | $949.8224 | $949.82 | $949.80 | $949.80 | |