| 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 | $157.60 | 9.121% | $171.9747 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.83 | 6.251% | $214.4464 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.92 | 6.773% | $159.0064 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.29 | 6.859% | $68.6997 | $68.70 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.63 | 9.627% | $55.5042 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.71 | 10.343% | $33.8863 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.78 | 10.640% | $195.5894 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.76 | $899.1071 | $899.11 | $899.10 | $899.10 | |