| 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 | $163.35 | 4.673% | $170.9833 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.39 | 12.516% | $156.8361 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.58 | 6.325% | $106.9417 | $106.94 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.52 | 6.790% | $62.4935 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.76 | 8.647% | $195.3038 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.65 | 7.539% | $94.2579 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.41 | 9.776% | $170.6029 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.66 | $957.4192 | $957.41 | $957.45 | $957.40 | |