| 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 | $159.52 | 7.326% | $171.2064 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.28 | 3.304% | $69.5029 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.97 | 9.360% | $214.3128 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.67 | 12.434% | $260.4758 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.55 | 7.507% | $227.4311 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.85 | 8.452% | $158.1772 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.43 | 11.125% | $8.2566 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.27 | $1,109.3628 | $1,109.37 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.40 | |