| 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 | $159.92 | 4.796% | $167.5898 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.47 | 5.687% | $256.2593 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.96 | 12.324% | $221.2334 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.89 | 13.432% | $229.0079 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.73 | 5.543% | $15.5465 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.87 | 10.207% | $9.7754 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.79 | 12.823% | $87.765 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.63 | $987.1773 | $987.19 | $987.20 | $987.20 | |