| 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 | $150.84 | 13.353% | $170.9817 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.46 | 4.365% | $211.2974 | $211.30 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.99 | 6.313% | $90.3554 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.54 | 9.374% | $230.276 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.63 | 13.747% | $99.6765 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.89 | 5.682% | $19.9633 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.41 | 12.862% | $7.2345 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.76 | $829.7848 | $829.79 | $829.85 | $829.90 | |