| 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 | $157.36 | 8.666% | $170.9968 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.71 | 7.516% | $162.0374 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.40 | 7.660% | $208.2144 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.32 | 11.498% | $27.1163 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.42 | 9.836% | $100.4121 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.68 | 5.441% | $11.2611 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.69 | 10.215% | $203.5561 | $203.56 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.58 | $883.5942 | $883.60 | $883.55 | $883.60 | |