| 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 | $163.95 | 4.731% | $171.7065 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.62 | 11.264% | $71.8988 | $71.90 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.92 | 9.323% | $98.3032 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.32 | 12.787% | $186.4595 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.35 | 13.770% | $174.4663 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.47 | 13.639% | $14.1708 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.48 | 9.406% | $232.4659 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.11 | $949.4710 | $949.48 | $949.40 | $949.60 | |