| 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 | $157.51 | 8.200% | $170.4258 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.60 | 8.629% | $204.8743 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.32 | 11.374% | $172.9861 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.59 | 5.391% | $31.1852 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.30 | 8.279% | $10.0699 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.65 | 12.104% | $228.2998 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.70 | 3.367% | $100.9896 | $100.99 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.67 | $918.8307 | $918.84 | $918.85 | $918.90 | |