| 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 | $157.26 | 8.729% | $170.9872 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.75 | 8.151% | $106.7991 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.37 | 4.477% | $254.2657 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.65 | 4.153% | $122.536 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.49 | 10.180% | $31.3903 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.42 | 11.590% | $50.6842 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.53 | 13.810% | $161.0753 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.47 | $897.7378 | $897.75 | $897.80 | $897.80 | |