| 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 | $155.91 | 9.686% | $171.0114 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.84 | 8.287% | $86.4563 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.96 | 8.423% | $165.8438 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.34 | 11.829% | $27.2192 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.37 | 5.390% | $247.0025 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.69 | 12.155% | $203.7744 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.91 | 12.580% | $73.0757 | $73.08 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.02 | $974.3833 | $974.38 | $974.35 | $974.40 | |