| 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 | $150.88 | 13.358% | $171.0346 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.87 | 3.742% | $239.5092 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.64 | 13.544% | $144.9276 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.25 | 6.189% | $91.588 | $91.59 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.26 | 8.860% | $201.674 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.33 | 9.679% | $39.8464 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.75 | 12.282% | $41.2636 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.98 | $929.8434 | $929.84 | $929.85 | $929.80 | |