| 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 | $158.62 | 12.871% | $179.036 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.61 | 3.645% | $52.4547 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.28 | 11.162% | $255.9839 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.55 | 12.853% | $133.7872 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.74 | 11.331% | $69.8491 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.72 | 6.436% | $169.9996 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.51 | 13.731% | $181.4123 | $181.41 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.03 | $1,042.5228 | $1,042.52 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.50 | |