| 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 | $153.76 | 12.784% | $173.4167 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.72 | 13.541% | $56.4526 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.55 | 7.781% | $80.3507 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.38 | 8.540% | $257.6523 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.87 | 6.585% | $234.3484 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.85 | 5.609% | $95.9458 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.39 | 7.832% | $200.9881 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.52 | $1,099.1546 | $1,099.16 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.20 | |