| 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 | $151.73 | 12.501% | $170.6978 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.61 | 7.708% | $102.9796 | $102.98 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.47 | 3.833% | $172.8508 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.66 | 4.433% | $195.979 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.34 | 4.742% | $16.0674 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.72 | 10.788% | $254.5022 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.70 | 7.120% | $8.2482 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.23 | $921.3250 | $921.33 | $921.35 | $921.40 | |