| 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 | $153.36 | 13.381% | $173.8811 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.29 | 9.363% | $42.9687 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.54 | 9.627% | $144.2034 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.97 | 12.400% | $220.2703 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.33 | 8.308% | $100.0008 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.48 | 3.290% | $29.417 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.90 | 10.268% | $145.4435 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.87 | $856.1848 | $856.18 | $856.15 | $856.20 | |