| 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 | $159.60 | 7.564% | $171.6721 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.73 | 5.606% | $89.48 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.71 | 3.631% | $249.4502 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.42 | 13.463% | $199.0368 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.72 | 9.584% | $199.136 | $199.14 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.77 | 5.285% | $17.6563 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.95 | 8.670% | $31.46 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.90 | $957.8914 | $957.90 | $957.90 | $958.00 | |