| 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 | $156.71 | 9.114% | $170.9925 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.54 | 8.461% | $123.1466 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.84 | 5.300% | $86.1775 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.27 | 6.826% | $213.9404 | $213.94 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.78 | 6.455% | $39.1541 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.82 | 4.570% | $152.484 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.69 | 7.634% | $62.0941 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.65 | $847.9892 | $847.98 | $848.05 | $848.00 | |