| 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 | $170.26 | 6.433% | $181.2128 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.40 | 13.570% | $101.5316 | $101.53 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.83 | 10.770% | $77.3507 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.50 | 3.379% | $41.8685 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.79 | 4.612% | $147.2832 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.72 | 9.425% | $153.9829 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.96 | 9.376% | $269.0212 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.46 | $972.2509 | $972.24 | $972.25 | $972.30 | |