| 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 | $157.67 | 8.438% | $170.9742 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.50 | 9.497% | $172.4578 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.63 | 12.703% | $219.3538 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.90 | 11.760% | $201.0562 | $201.06 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.75 | 7.799% | $151.7271 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.91 | 12.295% | $34.7104 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.34 | 4.306% | $95.2731 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.70 | $1,045.5526 | $1,045.55 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.70 | |