| 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 | $156.27 | 9.558% | $171.2063 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.32 | 5.561% | $119.6217 | $119.62 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.38 | 5.414% | $236.5279 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.31 | 12.412% | $48.6856 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.98 | 10.871% | $12.1736 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.79 | 8.764% | $87.8704 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.87 | 10.160% | $227.888 | $227.89 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.92 | $903.9735 | $903.98 | $903.95 | $904.00 | |