| 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 | $156.25 | 9.473% | $171.0516 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.63 | 12.144% | $146.4937 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.54 | 8.566% | $68.9828 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.87 | 8.657% | $68.3127 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.25 | 7.459% | $83.0121 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.28 | 7.374% | $238.6709 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.71 | 7.620% | $169.7275 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.53 | $946.2513 | $946.24 | $946.25 | $946.30 | |