| 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 | $157.44 | 9.110% | $171.7828 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.38 | 11.218% | $94.9579 | $94.96 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.47 | 10.739% | $27.0978 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.92 | 8.788% | $67.3615 | $67.36 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.38 | 11.787% | $160.2802 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.82 | 13.314% | $98.3792 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.38 | 5.582% | $259.0771 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.79 | $878.9365 | $878.94 | $879.00 | $879.10 | |