| 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 | $154.29 | 10.637% | $170.7018 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.96 | 6.315% | $92.4515 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.82 | 12.684% | $228.5457 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.34 | 4.712% | $149.0471 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.52 | 5.376% | $80.6337 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.47 | 8.311% | $93.6565 | $93.66 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.88 | 8.375% | $41.0525 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.28 | $856.0888 | $856.09 | $856.10 | $856.10 | |