| 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 | $159.47 | 9.395% | $174.4522 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.45 | 10.724% | $55.8603 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.48 | 12.238% | $143.081 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.59 | 8.659% | $250.5568 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.86 | 13.417% | $179.0401 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.57 | 12.508% | $79.3969 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.56 | 12.571% | $76.053 | $76.05 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.98 | $958.4403 | $958.44 | $958.45 | $958.60 | |