| 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 | $157.60 | 8.203% | $170.5279 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.45 | 6.686% | $155.1748 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.65 | 6.350% | $78.3268 | $78.33 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.42 | 3.683% | $155.96 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.66 | 4.519% | $71.7627 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.27 | 7.190% | $94.6166 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.43 | 13.230% | $252.9898 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.48 | $979.3586 | $979.36 | $979.35 | $979.40 | |