| 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 | $156.90 | 9.236% | $171.3913 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.60 | 12.462% | $110.8875 | $110.89 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.34 | 8.194% | $209.1823 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.88 | 3.287% | $149.6422 | $149.64 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.66 | 3.836% | $181.36 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.57 | 9.625% | $95.9986 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.25 | 5.606% | $33.0019 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.20 | $951.4638 | $951.46 | $951.50 | $951.50 | |