| 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 | $156.99 | 9.179% | $171.4001 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.42 | 12.696% | $11.7429 | $11.74 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.69 | 5.703% | $40.8965 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.57 | 3.457% | $58.5256 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.48 | 4.311% | $216.4245 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.66 | 11.278% | $154.2981 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.72 | 8.737% | $34.4914 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.53 | $687.7791 | $687.78 | $687.80 | $687.70 | |