| 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 | $170.95 | 9.631% | $187.4142 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 9.490% | $17.2447 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.76 | 9.484% | $255.9298 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.88 | 6.341% | $258.281 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.31 | 6.758% | $60.1154 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.76 | 5.219% | $142.8453 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.27 | 7.406% | $159.2509 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.68 | $1,081.0813 | $1,081.08 | $1,081.10 | $1,081.00 | |