| 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 | $157.69 | 8.595% | $171.2435 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.61 | 9.648% | $53.2999 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.47 | 4.430% | $66.2817 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.84 | 13.784% | $274.0374 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.46 | 13.739% | $243.9247 | $243.92 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.50 | 6.379% | $153.7177 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.28 | 3.477% | $102.732 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.85 | $1,065.2369 | $1,065.23 | $1,065.25 | $1,065.10 | |