| 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 | $154.57 | 11.240% | $171.9437 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.39 | 3.778% | $35.6893 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.51 | 4.752% | $171.28 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.96 | 12.778% | $121.7551 | $121.76 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.55 | 13.510% | $40.3528 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.44 | 8.469% | $262.9722 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.46 | 11.623% | $81.9983 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.88 | $885.9914 | $885.99 | $886.00 | $886.10 | |