| 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 | $157.84 | 8.717% | $171.5989 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.27 | 4.121% | $5.4872 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.98 | 7.287% | $42.8933 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.50 | 8.265% | $223.5672 | $223.57 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.93 | 12.260% | $281.694 | $281.69 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.92 | 11.595% | $213.0572 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.45 | 3.745% | $110.4366 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.89 | $1,048.7344 | $1,048.74 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.80 | |