| 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 | $150.86 | 12.708% | $170.0313 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.91 | 4.191% | $123.8935 | $123.89 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.81 | 13.834% | $106.7877 | $106.79 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.80 | 8.144% | $76.566 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.86 | 9.727% | $10.8191 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.36 | 7.487% | $5.7613 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.93 | 3.553% | $158.3636 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.53 | $652.2225 | $652.22 | $652.20 | $652.30 | |