| 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 | $157.62 | 8.476% | $170.9799 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.93 | 8.757% | $78.2289 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.88 | 11.243% | $65.4999 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.35 | 9.178% | $164.1491 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.71 | 9.813% | $124.8684 | $124.87 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.54 | 13.298% | $195.4844 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.59 | 12.535% | $97.4441 | $97.44 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.62 | $896.6547 | $896.65 | $896.70 | $896.60 | |