| 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 | $159.54 | 7.684% | $171.7991 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.69 | 11.265% | $13.0069 | $13.01 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.59 | 8.699% | $250.649 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.64 | 5.614% | $170.7145 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.66 | 8.279% | $249.7563 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.49 | 10.869% | $177.9337 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.81 | 11.624% | $216.3385 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.42 | $1,250.1980 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.10 | |