| 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 | $151.99 | 11.826% | $169.9643 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.56 | 12.805% | $45.7537 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.27 | 4.757% | $140.6572 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.41 | 6.553% | $15.3543 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.87 | 12.333% | $271.6998 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.79 | 13.760% | $252.3083 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.44 | 3.575% | $226.2492 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.33 | $1,121.9868 | $1,121.98 | $1,121.95 | $1,122.10 | |