| 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 | $156.99 | 12.669% | $176.8791 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.81 | 3.740% | $18.4761 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.40 | 4.427% | $196.7405 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.85 | 7.190% | $137.0424 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.65 | 7.526% | $87.795 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.79 | 11.463% | $16.4854 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.39 | 3.717% | $204.727 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.88 | $838.1455 | $838.16 | $838.25 | $838.10 | |