| 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 | $157.25 | 8.729% | $170.9764 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.86 | 12.375% | $45.9164 | $45.92 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.53 | 3.852% | $63.9001 | $63.90 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.83 | 8.465% | $157.0899 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.89 | 10.313% | $59.4477 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.38 | 4.330% | $79.6873 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.99 | 7.257% | $151.2216 | $151.22 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.73 | $728.2394 | $728.25 | $728.25 | $728.20 | |