| 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 | $153.85 | 11.243% | $171.1474 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.39 | 5.149% | $109.765 | $109.77 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.77 | 5.538% | $253.0485 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.82 | 13.405% | $174.4396 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.90 | 13.324% | $177.8054 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.50 | 9.632% | $149.6477 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.27 | 7.561% | $17.5002 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.50 | $1,053.3538 | $1,053.37 | $1,053.35 | $1,053.20 | |