| 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 | $158.90 | 7.369% | $170.6093 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.95 | 10.576% | $130.4244 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.58 | 11.291% | $88.5654 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.44 | 4.199% | $135.9172 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.99 | 6.864% | $187.0013 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.70 | 5.228% | $17.5731 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.81 | 12.776% | $181.3551 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.37 | $911.4458 | $911.45 | $911.35 | $911.50 | |