| 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 | $154.86 | 9.646% | $169.7978 | $169.80 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.26 | 6.723% | $60.0424 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.71 | 10.614% | $43.9248 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.56 | 7.183% | $248.193 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.77 | 10.707% | $102.7029 | $102.70 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.72 | 10.793% | $61.7339 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.82 | 11.649% | $275.5721 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.70 | $961.9669 | $961.95 | $961.95 | $961.90 | |