| 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 | $171.55 | 3.537% | $177.6177 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 7.308% | $54.2764 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.91 | 12.320% | $251.4957 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.36 | 11.248% | $64.9243 | $64.92 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.29 | 12.664% | $94.9645 | $94.96 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.87 | 9.874% | $160.2732 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.92 | 12.482% | $78.6474 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.48 | $882.1992 | $882.20 | $882.15 | $882.20 | |