| 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 | $162.36 | 7.362% | $174.3129 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.32 | 9.382% | $55.041 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.89 | 5.489% | $28.366 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.85 | 10.169% | $221.2744 | $221.27 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.55 | 12.450% | $260.378 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.87 | 8.788% | $110.8223 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.67 | 4.151% | $18.4035 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.51 | $868.5981 | $868.59 | $868.55 | $868.60 | |