| 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 | $159.99 | 7.795% | $172.4612 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.64 | 3.817% | $21.4278 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.76 | 8.202% | $128.5007 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.59 | 12.539% | $83.9428 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.85 | 5.440% | $248.6802 | $248.68 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.68 | 6.213% | $127.1157 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.66 | 11.285% | $120.9223 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.17 | $903.0507 | $903.05 | $903.05 | $903.00 | |