| 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 | $150.78 | 13.605% | $171.2936 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.52 | 8.222% | $96.8803 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.58 | 5.351% | $249.2394 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.36 | 10.123% | $20.2186 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.98 | 4.360% | $27.1127 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.25 | 6.465% | $161.0283 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.42 | 11.753% | $242.9734 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.89 | $968.7463 | $968.74 | $968.75 | $968.70 | |