| 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 | $156.98 | 9.196% | $171.4159 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.89 | 5.317% | $149.4343 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.97 | 7.753% | $76.4723 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.70 | 11.301% | $100.95 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.61 | 12.288% | $41.1086 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.44 | 9.107% | $65.9443 | $65.94 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.63 | 6.605% | $243.731 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.22 | $849.0564 | $849.05 | $849.05 | $849.00 | |