| 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 | $154.85 | 10.425% | $170.9931 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.80 | 6.676% | $77.6601 | $77.66 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.75 | 3.214% | $44.124 | $44.12 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.42 | 7.287% | $75.5515 | $75.55 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.36 | 13.792% | $14.0647 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.56 | 4.646% | $7.9112 | $7.91 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.31 | 6.744% | $260.7863 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.05 | $651.0909 | $651.08 | $651.05 | $651.20 | |