| 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 | $164.99 | 3.653% | $171.0171 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.81 | 6.128% | $57.1075 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 7.708% | $231.3029 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.87 | 7.467% | $140.6421 | $140.64 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.26 | 6.861% | $139.1971 | $139.20 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.30 | 13.578% | $79.8453 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.33 | 9.221% | $48.4177 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.31 | $867.5297 | $867.54 | $867.50 | $867.40 | |