| 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 | $157.43 | 8.600% | $170.969 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.43 | 10.703% | $35.901 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.77 | 7.464% | $78.2016 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.27 | 10.355% | $26.7832 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.59 | 4.604% | $17.3538 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.45 | 8.594% | $161.2078 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.55 | 9.198% | $173.1334 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.49 | $663.5498 | $663.54 | $663.55 | $663.60 | |