| 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 | $159.86 | 7.535% | $171.9055 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.86 | 5.327% | $16.7049 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.65 | 5.161% | $240.4506 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.82 | 7.134% | $222.6459 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.60 | 4.133% | $215.1388 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.75 | 13.335% | $48.4507 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.77 | 5.760% | $262.0416 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.31 | $1,177.3380 | $1,177.34 | $1,177.35 | $1,177.30 | |