| 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 | $157.83 | 8.583% | $171.3765 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.54 | 6.303% | $74.9861 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.40 | 13.865% | $239.572 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.33 | 13.387% | $209.0063 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.96 | 9.293% | $156.2453 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.52 | 11.360% | $97.4623 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.29 | 6.723% | $218.0244 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.87 | $1,166.6729 | $1,166.68 | $1,166.65 | $1,166.70 | |