| 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 | $155.59 | 9.285% | $170.0365 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.93 | 8.325% | $77.9182 | $77.92 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.62 | 5.483% | $27.0247 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.83 | 8.693% | $231.3313 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.85 | 8.153% | $104.7462 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.69 | 6.174% | $38.9552 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.25 | 9.808% | $206.7136 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.76 | $856.7257 | $856.73 | $856.70 | $856.60 | |