| 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 | $150.95 | 12.699% | $170.1191 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.65 | 7.727% | $95.5 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.30 | 8.746% | $188.4568 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.28 | 12.799% | $145.8265 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.96 | 12.370% | $88.7274 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.66 | 8.729% | $19.2015 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.60 | 8.513% | $77.6953 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.40 | $785.5266 | $785.54 | $785.55 | $785.50 | |