| 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 | $154.26 | 11.172% | $171.4939 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.45 | 13.678% | $83.4965 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.85 | 11.503% | $82.345 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.54 | 3.543% | $220.0703 | $220.07 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.34 | 3.728% | $38.732 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.32 | 10.296% | $130.5022 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.76 | 9.320% | $161.5312 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.52 | $888.1711 | $888.17 | $888.20 | $888.10 | |