| 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 | $157.55 | 8.794% | $171.4049 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.27 | 3.537% | $31.3406 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.53 | 3.724% | $47.2255 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.45 | 7.818% | $72.7232 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.68 | 9.149% | $249.6019 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.52 | 5.647% | $13.227 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.99 | 4.475% | $135.8071 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.99 | $721.3302 | $721.33 | $721.35 | $721.20 | |