| 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 | $156.52 | 8.640% | $170.0433 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.74 | 8.180% | $168.4795 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.42 | 9.397% | $268.4821 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.48 | 4.713% | $27.728 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.37 | 13.545% | $18.5873 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.80 | 6.593% | $133.0281 | $133.03 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.50 | 5.538% | $125.0625 | $125.06 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.83 | $911.4108 | $911.41 | $911.50 | $911.40 | |