| 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 | $162.67 | 5.134% | $171.0215 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.51 | 10.848% | $171.2712 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.81 | 9.798% | $188.6439 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.86 | 12.385% | $8.8335 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.48 | 8.548% | $213.2751 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.76 | 3.432% | $83.5317 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.52 | 11.743% | $116.7938 | $116.79 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.61 | $953.3707 | $953.36 | $953.40 | $953.30 | |