| 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 | $157.98 | 8.215% | $170.9581 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.39 | 13.519% | $54.9318 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.51 | 13.542% | $18.7458 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.86 | 7.321% | $213.4185 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.63 | 11.734% | $87.8564 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.65 | 11.414% | $67.5726 | $67.57 | $67.55 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.76 | 4.240% | $197.8058 | $197.81 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.78 | $811.2890 | $811.30 | $811.25 | $811.30 | |