| 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 | $162.96 | 5.227% | $171.4779 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.30 | 7.399% | $177.5305 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.30 | 7.564% | $136.929 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.88 | 10.701% | $107.2471 | $107.25 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.57 | 4.220% | $133.9957 | $134.00 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.65 | 3.486% | $52.4157 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.41 | 5.221% | $99.3391 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.07 | $878.9350 | $878.95 | $879.00 | $878.80 | |