| 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 | $150.78 | 13.608% | $171.2981 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.83 | 5.283% | $21.9304 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.75 | 7.169% | $76.8938 | $76.89 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.57 | 8.225% | $139.1449 | $139.14 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.75 | 7.796% | $249.8172 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.58 | 3.535% | $91.7113 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.80 | 8.574% | $178.93 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.06 | $929.7257 | $929.72 | $929.75 | $929.60 | |