| 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 | $157.45 | 8.529% | $170.8789 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.82 | 3.249% | $38.0163 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.70 | 9.705% | $72.0762 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.65 | 4.209% | $65.2869 | $65.29 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.48 | 10.872% | $256.6465 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.44 | 4.652% | $101.9729 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.49 | 6.127% | $250.9797 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.03 | $955.8574 | $955.87 | $955.90 | $955.90 | |