| 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 | $150.58 | 13.594% | $171.0498 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.25 | 3.621% | $62.4317 | $62.43 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.92 | 11.182% | $215.6041 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.39 | 7.722% | $153.3854 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.87 | 4.248% | $198.9782 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.54 | 4.532% | $15.199 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.89 | 8.798% | $84.7428 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.44 | $901.3910 | $901.39 | $901.45 | $901.30 | |