| 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 | $162.48 | 5.294% | $171.0817 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.85 | 13.870% | $200.2404 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.57 | 8.731% | $194.1609 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.78 | 6.577% | $13.6205 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.27 | 4.531% | $248.0207 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.35 | 10.278% | $44.4972 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.85 | 6.320% | $15.7885 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.15 | $887.4099 | $887.41 | $887.40 | $887.40 | |