| 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 | $163.64 | 4.806% | $171.5045 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.54 | 10.868% | $162.466 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.26 | 9.174% | $140.0266 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.86 | 6.495% | $87.1768 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.49 | 8.780% | $44.045 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.86 | 7.402% | $110.4737 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.89 | 7.185% | $140.2944 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.54 | $855.9870 | $855.99 | $856.00 | $856.00 | |