| 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 | $157.31 | 8.724% | $171.0337 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.82 | 12.681% | $80.9275 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.34 | 8.111% | $238.2118 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.67 | 7.245% | $237.73 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.29 | 8.217% | $61.9975 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.75 | 9.234% | $254.2421 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.65 | 13.192% | $249.7581 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.83 | $1,293.9007 | $1,293.90 | $1,293.95 | $1,293.80 | |