| 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 | $151.37 | 13.153% | $171.2797 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.58 | 6.665% | $87.0173 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.34 | 8.519% | $62.2248 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.62 | 8.745% | $31.1228 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.95 | 10.196% | $236.8663 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.52 | 6.687% | $204.3269 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.79 | 3.325% | $88.6425 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.17 | $881.4803 | $881.48 | $881.45 | $881.40 | |