| 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 | $163.27 | 10.545% | $180.4868 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.81 | 13.789% | $187.5357 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.40 | 4.455% | $48.4671 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.86 | 6.280% | $231.5416 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.55 | 10.750% | $49.3391 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.39 | 4.531% | $160.3401 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.57 | 12.866% | $120.2813 | $120.28 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.85 | $977.9917 | $978.00 | $978.05 | $977.90 | |