| 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 | $159.52 | 6.726% | $170.2493 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.48 | 12.775% | $118.9551 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.48 | 6.342% | $194.0529 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.30 | 3.283% | $107.7242 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.51 | 11.418% | $8.3675 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.37 | 13.197% | $242.6604 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.54 | 10.450% | $115.4644 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.20 | $957.4738 | $957.47 | $957.40 | $957.60 | |