| 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 | $155.92 | 9.185% | $170.2413 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.55 | 3.658% | $84.5331 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.39 | 5.704% | $22.6101 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.68 | 4.413% | $165.6825 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.31 | 13.777% | $78.8588 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.40 | 8.251% | $233.1727 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.46 | 9.694% | $228.6681 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.71 | $983.7666 | $983.76 | $983.75 | $983.80 | |