| 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 | $151.51 | 12.854% | $170.9851 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.74 | 5.763% | $241.9223 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.26 | 6.771% | $156.1633 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.71 | 9.140% | $83.7213 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.78 | 10.338% | $30.6519 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.91 | 11.785% | $120.6272 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.78 | 12.204% | $245.4799 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.69 | $1,049.5510 | $1,049.55 | $1,049.55 | $1,049.60 | |