| 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 | $157.33 | 8.338% | $170.4482 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.29 | 10.474% | $153.8792 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.81 | 6.742% | $92.6627 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.35 | 7.103% | $87.1283 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.99 | 7.262% | $154.4466 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.30 | 3.789% | $223.4577 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.53 | 3.753% | $108.453 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.60 | $990.4757 | $990.48 | $990.50 | $990.50 | |