| 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 | $150.68 | 13.506% | $171.0308 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.86 | 8.852% | $129.3815 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.96 | 4.576% | $29.2394 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.38 | 12.152% | $258.3758 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.78 | 6.142% | $135.6282 | $135.63 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.82 | 13.554% | $41.8106 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.39 | 12.651% | $27.4756 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.87 | $792.9419 | $792.95 | $793.05 | $792.90 | |