| 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 | $159.36 | 12.626% | $179.4808 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.60 | 6.810% | $20.9348 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.30 | 8.503% | $36.1315 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.79 | 12.265% | $134.4822 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.30 | 5.338% | $156.2163 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.30 | 4.190% | $118.0473 | $118.05 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.55 | 11.599% | $275.1473 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.20 | $920.4402 | $920.44 | $920.50 | $920.30 | |