| 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 | $162.47 | 5.261% | $171.0175 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.44 | 12.803% | $42.2334 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.28 | 13.553% | $12.8088 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.90 | 4.341% | $126.1483 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.37 | 8.517% | $136.0478 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.34 | 8.135% | $157.1634 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.52 | 6.181% | $210.7905 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.32 | $856.2097 | $856.21 | $856.20 | $856.10 | |