| 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 | $159.40 | 8.642% | $173.1753 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.57 | 4.795% | $216.475 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.90 | 12.601% | $177.797 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.69 | 13.429% | $277.5494 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.36 | 10.833% | $32.5406 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.83 | 12.649% | $100.0661 | $100.07 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.57 | 9.225% | $104.3863 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.32 | $1,081.9897 | $1,082.01 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.00 | |