| 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 | $161.53 | 5.151% | $169.8504 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.35 | 5.136% | $53.9873 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.96 | 11.436% | $80.1893 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.70 | 9.755% | $133.5718 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.29 | 4.371% | $59.7941 | $59.79 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.71 | 12.745% | $242.0748 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.37 | 8.842% | $68.9732 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.91 | $808.4409 | $808.43 | $808.40 | $808.60 | |