| 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 | $157.42 | 8.723% | $171.1517 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 3.249% | $144.817 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.55 | 8.242% | $92.601 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.59 | 7.161% | $81.003 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.43 | 9.221% | $12.484 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.93 | 6.178% | $243.0733 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.70 | 7.232% | $234.5164 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.88 | $979.6464 | $979.64 | $979.60 | $979.70 | |