| 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 | $153.50 | 11.372% | $170.956 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.72 | 5.552% | $6.0376 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.45 | 12.443% | $112.949 | $112.95 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.38 | 9.258% | $79.0809 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.99 | 4.805% | $75.4491 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.51 | 12.859% | $15.2473 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.95 | 11.771% | $17.8275 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $433.50 | $477.5474 | $477.56 | $477.60 | $477.40 | |