| 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 | $153.70 | 11.172% | $170.8714 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.77 | 5.873% | $128.9216 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.29 | 5.578% | $96.3822 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.71 | 5.209% | $208.0087 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.71 | 10.152% | $163.807 | $163.81 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.44 | 11.644% | $127.7654 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.76 | 8.595% | $259.2814 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.38 | $1,155.0377 | $1,155.04 | $1,155.00 | $1,155.10 | |