| 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 | $156.85 | 8.537% | $170.2403 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.38 | 4.266% | $149.4966 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.63 | 8.364% | $88.4575 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.66 | 5.315% | $116.5416 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.82 | 12.201% | $158.0014 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.29 | 10.144% | $243.7377 | $243.74 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.50 | 9.851% | $129.0749 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.13 | $1,055.5500 | $1,055.55 | $1,055.55 | $1,055.50 | |