| 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 | $159.98 | 5.769% | $169.2092 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.35 | 4.775% | $38.0857 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.84 | 3.596% | $238.105 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.92 | 9.119% | $127.5819 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.89 | 7.787% | $171.2628 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.42 | 11.587% | $13.8591 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.69 | 12.317% | $58.0567 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.09 | $816.1604 | $816.17 | $816.15 | $816.30 | |