| 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 | $150.70 | 13.453% | $170.9737 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.92 | 3.747% | $178.3618 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.68 | 10.405% | $221.5608 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.36 | 13.538% | $48.0947 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.48 | 9.820% | $55.4371 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.72 | 11.774% | $112.5788 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.58 | 9.355% | $271.8347 | $271.83 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.44 | $1,058.8416 | $1,058.83 | $1,058.85 | $1,058.90 | |