| 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 | $156.53 | 9.153% | $170.8572 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.88 | 6.460% | $157.433 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.42 | 11.704% | $175.8444 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.99 | 6.148% | $82.7848 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.78 | 7.543% | $217.0003 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.72 | 8.600% | $55.0819 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.39 | 11.365% | $220.937 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.71 | $1,079.9386 | $1,079.93 | $1,080.00 | $1,079.90 | |