| 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 | $156.53 | 8.750% | $170.2264 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.56 | 11.543% | $88.7436 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.71 | 11.531% | $267.351 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.70 | 5.740% | $187.9 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.55 | 6.456% | $105.9769 | $105.98 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.77 | 12.309% | $201.8979 | $201.90 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.31 | 11.629% | $50.5791 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.13 | $1,072.6749 | $1,072.68 | $1,072.75 | $1,072.70 | |