| 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 | $157.25 | 10.250% | $173.3681 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.29 | 11.354% | $192.9653 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.97 | 11.723% | $214.4746 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.35 | 6.108% | $126.6399 | $126.64 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.73 | 4.844% | $38.5092 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.88 | 6.577% | $105.3833 | $105.38 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.63 | 5.230% | $28.0227 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.10 | $879.3631 | $879.36 | $879.30 | $879.40 | |