| 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 | $153.73 | 11.204% | $170.9539 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.55 | 3.793% | $74.2639 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.39 | 12.335% | $183.5442 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.63 | 7.801% | $154.8346 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.29 | 13.615% | $229.8318 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.27 | 10.192% | $21.234 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.83 | 12.788% | $154.3278 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.69 | $988.9902 | $988.97 | $989.05 | $988.90 | |