| 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 | $159.50 | 7.334% | $171.1977 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.79 | 4.264% | $150.9638 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.96 | 5.166% | $134.5704 | $134.57 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.85 | 9.493% | $42.538 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.87 | 7.132% | $67.3539 | $67.35 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.75 | 3.550% | $205.8056 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.54 | 10.119% | $256.0707 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.26 | $1,028.5001 | $1,028.50 | $1,028.45 | $1,028.60 | |