| 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 | $150.81 | 13.498% | $171.1663 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.34 | 10.609% | $256.989 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.84 | 3.139% | $48.3103 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.54 | 12.736% | $96.4344 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.64 | 4.764% | $113.8156 | $113.82 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.26 | 4.236% | $58.6432 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.58 | 13.139% | $117.1894 | $117.19 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.01 | $862.5482 | $862.55 | $862.55 | $862.50 | |