| 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 | $151.64 | 13.330% | $171.8536 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.47 | 4.358% | $120.5022 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.79 | 4.175% | $103.9562 | $103.96 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.94 | 4.155% | $96.8017 | $96.80 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.58 | 3.538% | $145.5537 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.60 | 6.858% | $30.5614 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.75 | 11.732% | $204.1902 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.77 | $873.4190 | $873.41 | $873.40 | $873.60 | |