| 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 | $162.94 | 4.488% | $170.2527 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.50 | 3.228% | $23.2263 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.51 | 8.682% | $221.1787 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.94 | 3.621% | $9.2637 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.39 | 9.606% | $144.0113 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.96 | 9.789% | $200.87 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.56 | 10.478% | $89.0011 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.80 | $857.8038 | $857.80 | $857.80 | $857.90 | |