| 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 | $159.26 | 7.359% | $170.9799 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.31 | 8.494% | $150.0581 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.88 | 12.800% | $220.9526 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.83 | 9.679% | $258.656 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.33 | 5.444% | $98.4109 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.36 | 5.739% | $97.6605 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.63 | 7.447% | $148.9538 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.60 | $1,145.6718 | $1,145.67 | $1,145.65 | $1,145.90 | |