| 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 | $158.80 | 7.350% | $170.4718 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.85 | 12.116% | $136.6133 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.79 | 8.660% | $94.306 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.50 | 6.656% | $59.1941 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.37 | 9.400% | $221.3928 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.86 | 13.705% | $115.8199 | $115.82 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.57 | 13.308% | $73.163 | $73.16 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.74 | $870.9609 | $870.95 | $870.90 | $871.00 | |