| 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 | $157.78 | 8.348% | $170.9515 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.25 | 8.181% | $201.4871 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.43 | 7.874% | $18.8024 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.54 | 3.257% | $68.7072 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.29 | 12.783% | $164.9903 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.38 | 3.383% | $136.8584 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.89 | 10.536% | $213.2129 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.56 | $975.0098 | $975.01 | $975.00 | $975.10 | |