| 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 | $150.79 | 13.678% | $171.4151 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.30 | 13.679% | $50.3598 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.35 | 9.322% | $108.6114 | $108.61 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.85 | 10.578% | $118.1526 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.74 | 5.250% | $78.6639 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.53 | 6.874% | $210.0395 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.52 | 11.653% | $250.6833 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.08 | $987.9256 | $987.92 | $987.90 | $988.00 | |