| 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 | $157.98 | 7.784% | $170.2772 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.48 | 4.202% | $84.9038 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.82 | 3.600% | $136.5655 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.47 | 13.357% | $70.8141 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.50 | 10.709% | $47.0513 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.38 | 5.767% | $202.4169 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.41 | 4.268% | $187.0672 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.04 | $899.0960 | $899.10 | $899.05 | $899.20 | |