| 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 | $150.85 | 12.724% | $170.0442 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.40 | 9.624% | $129.7948 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.46 | 13.527% | $95.8849 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.86 | 9.606% | $200.4255 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.31 | 8.500% | $147.8964 | $147.90 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.61 | 5.310% | $70.147 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.45 | 4.606% | $167.8403 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.94 | $982.0331 | $982.03 | $982.10 | $981.90 | |