| 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 | $158.87 | 7.334% | $170.5215 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.25 | 10.506% | $99.7317 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.32 | 3.366% | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.93 | 11.601% | $88.0867 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.44 | 7.860% | $143.9284 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.38 | 8.290% | $49.142 | $49.14 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.31 | 10.241% | $171.2153 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.50 | $889.3756 | $889.38 | $889.40 | $889.30 | |