| 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 | $159.27 | 7.556% | $171.3044 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.74 | 9.551% | $146.5135 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.34 | 3.355% | $75.8006 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.67 | 12.321% | $266.9533 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.36 | 11.177% | $8.1826 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.31 | 5.200% | $88.6941 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.58 | 5.136% | $200.3682 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.27 | $957.8167 | $957.80 | $957.80 | $957.90 | |