| 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 | $151.35 | 12.689% | $170.5548 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.46 | 4.411% | $248.9785 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.36 | 3.870% | $16.9931 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.43 | 10.408% | $124.1317 | $124.13 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.43 | 5.685% | $43.7853 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.76 | 8.749% | $157.4251 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.56 | 3.454% | $212.66 | $212.66 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.35 | $974.5285 | $974.53 | $974.60 | $974.60 | |