| 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 | $151.40 | 13.405% | $171.6952 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.91 | 6.701% | $69.2596 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.98 | 8.109% | $157.8175 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.71 | 4.813% | $165.3006 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.52 | 9.455% | $165.8462 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.61 | 8.763% | $145.3182 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.33 | 4.461% | $87.0474 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.46 | $962.2847 | $962.30 | $962.25 | $962.20 | |