| 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 | $156.85 | 9.397% | $171.5892 | $171.59 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.38 | 4.434% | $8.7516 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.96 | 11.562% | $223.0794 | $223.08 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 7.685% | $151.7928 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.87 | 11.356% | $278.2452 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.41 | 8.116% | $23.1476 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.54 | 8.498% | $216.4969 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.97 | $1,073.1027 | $1,073.11 | $1,073.15 | $1,073.10 | |