| 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 | $155.64 | 9.840% | $170.955 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.95 | 3.259% | $209.5641 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.52 | 10.255% | $77.7518 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.32 | 6.580% | $214.5669 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.32 | 12.266% | $52.0016 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.39 | 8.199% | $7.9959 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.53 | 5.232% | $256.2715 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.67 | $989.1068 | $989.11 | $989.05 | $989.30 | |