| 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 | $157.40 | 8.616% | $170.9616 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.38 | 9.827% | $217.8748 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.67 | 4.336% | $229.1949 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.50 | 9.698% | $95.9858 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.46 | 12.625% | $279.8281 | $279.83 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.47 | 3.255% | $138.847 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.90 | 8.692% | $245.5352 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.78 | $1,378.2274 | $1,378.23 | $1,378.25 | $1,378.20 | |