| 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 | $154.73 | 9.850% | $169.9709 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.42 | 9.788% | $59.7466 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.56 | 12.650% | $246.2078 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.86 | 6.791% | $67.1288 | $67.13 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.77 | 7.602% | $266.6055 | $266.61 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.72 | 11.822% | $6.3962 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.83 | 7.233% | $137.0759 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.89 | $953.1317 | $953.15 | $953.15 | $953.10 | |