| 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 | $157.73 | 8.800% | $171.6102 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.91 | 5.741% | $155.3441 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.98 | 6.619% | $260.129 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.32 | 11.853% | $259.8569 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.37 | 6.763% | $56.9794 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.32 | 8.762% | $113.4605 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.54 | 8.843% | $137.7299 | $137.73 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.17 | $1,155.1100 | $1,155.11 | $1,155.15 | $1,155.10 | |