| 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 | $155.70 | 9.570% | $170.6005 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.67 | 12.250% | $71.4696 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.66 | 6.825% | $200.4678 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.83 | 9.832% | $274.3933 | $274.39 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.74 | 3.634% | $8.0213 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.95 | 7.303% | $21.4069 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.49 | 12.838% | $124.6747 | $124.67 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.04 | $871.0341 | $871.03 | $870.95 | $871.10 | |