| 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 | $164.63 | 3.871% | $171.0028 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.55 | 11.283% | $125.249 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.27 | 13.575% | $260.3934 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.62 | 10.367% | $94.4962 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.73 | 8.788% | $79.1215 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.79 | 3.180% | $206.1433 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.67 | 6.626% | $19.9071 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.26 | $956.3133 | $956.31 | $956.30 | $956.20 | |