| 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 | $156.88 | 12.300% | $176.1762 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.30 | 10.745% | $142.0858 | $142.09 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.69 | 10.191% | $56.9577 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.63 | 12.417% | $144.602 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.74 | 9.625% | $74.26 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.90 | 13.610% | $252.1006 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.52 | 13.574% | $22.1696 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.66 | $868.3519 | $868.36 | $868.35 | $868.50 | |