| 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 | $175.32 | 13.642% | $199.2372 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.79 | 12.138% | $220.6764 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.84 | 11.703% | $236.6316 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.40 | 13.555% | $142.398 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.99 | 10.388% | $39.7286 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.69 | 8.478% | $17.0202 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.26 | 7.852% | $11.0656 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.29 | $866.7576 | $866.77 | $866.80 | $866.70 | |