| 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 | $143.53 | 12.643% | $161.6765 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.93 | 9.819% | $64.7163 | $64.72 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.50 | 10.625% | $31.5281 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.35 | 6.379% | $173.7701 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.28 | 12.529% | $278.2617 | $278.26 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.51 | 7.467% | $259.5436 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.59 | 3.447% | $117.5054 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.69 | $1,087.0017 | $1,087.01 | $1,087.00 | $1,087.00 | |