| 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 | $150.95 | 12.650% | $170.0452 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.63 | 4.842% | $37.3552 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.61 | 12.427% | $60.2721 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.30 | 6.482% | $127.033 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.92 | 9.793% | $242.5547 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.95 | 9.557% | $10.9009 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.91 | 5.239% | $31.477 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.27 | $679.6381 | $679.64 | $679.65 | $679.70 | |