| 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 | $156.80 | 8.721% | $170.4745 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.30 | 13.571% | $73.0262 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.71 | 12.518% | $204.4565 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.36 | 9.709% | $158.3759 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.67 | 4.264% | $79.9392 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.87 | 8.275% | $17.1832 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.32 | 10.567% | $244.7069 | $244.71 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.03 | $948.1624 | $948.17 | $948.20 | $948.20 | |