| 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 | $158.84 | 4.225% | $165.551 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.61 | 8.753% | $121.3792 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.98 | 7.595% | $72.0671 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.64 | 5.573% | $18.6231 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.34 | 10.253% | $44.4761 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.38 | 8.620% | $271.9628 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.57 | 12.665% | $160.6265 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.36 | $854.6858 | $854.69 | $854.70 | $854.80 | |