| 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 | $164.91 | 4.601% | $172.4975 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.58 | 3.386% | $53.3265 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.88 | 12.110% | $49.1939 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.39 | 4.217% | $239.0634 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.26 | 12.494% | $40.7903 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.39 | 7.329% | $246.202 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.43 | 13.753% | $20.9647 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.84 | $822.0383 | $822.03 | $822.05 | $822.10 | |