| 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 | $152.35 | 12.273% | $171.0479 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.85 | 8.585% | $143.1693 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.43 | 5.324% | $92.0848 | $92.08 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.45 | 4.822% | $12.0021 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.36 | 9.294% | $16.7876 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.95 | 10.352% | $274.7213 | $274.72 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.64 | 4.115% | $254.7069 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.03 | $964.5199 | $964.52 | $964.50 | $964.50 | |