| 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 | $153.37 | 11.854% | $171.5505 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.69 | 5.267% | $79.6766 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.72 | 13.117% | $210.0809 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.40 | 6.230% | $171.4552 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.85 | 10.794% | $253.5521 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.88 | 4.612% | $31.2581 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.74 | 12.662% | $121.382 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.65 | $1,038.9554 | $1,038.96 | $1,039.00 | $1,039.20 | |