| 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 | $159.55 | 7.190% | $171.0216 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.37 | 5.692% | $221.2873 | $221.29 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.56 | 9.365% | $95.76 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.54 | 10.653% | $154.4052 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.36 | 5.290% | $198.3242 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.26 | 10.603% | $100.9363 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.93 | 13.837% | $15.8575 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.57 | $957.5921 | $957.60 | $957.55 | $957.60 | |