| 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 | $157.71 | 8.722% | $171.4655 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.90 | 10.765% | $76.3171 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.29 | 7.189% | $167.5257 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.55 | 12.706% | $112.1988 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.48 | 10.846% | $163.4757 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.87 | 6.362% | $217.9038 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.54 | 11.833% | $180.655 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.34 | $1,089.5416 | $1,089.56 | $1,089.55 | $1,089.60 | |