| 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 | $151.63 | 12.450% | $170.5079 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.77 | 8.668% | $163.8387 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.42 | 8.404% | $85.0104 | $85.01 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.67 | 9.578% | $238.5184 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.73 | 11.768% | $117.0546 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.34 | 3.760% | $247.3016 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.89 | 8.629% | $27.0378 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.45 | $1,049.2694 | $1,049.27 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.20 | |