| 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 | $144.60 | 9.770% | $158.7274 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.50 | 10.237% | $218.8204 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.82 | 10.757% | $87.2987 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.49 | 5.298% | $28.9464 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.34 | 4.395% | $171.5627 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.37 | 3.381% | $116.1692 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.50 | 12.871% | $178.9005 | $178.90 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.62 | $960.4253 | $960.43 | $960.40 | $960.40 | |