| 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 | $128.26 | 11.250% | $142.6893 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.56 | 9.205% | $16.9923 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.84 | 3.310% | $160.9983 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.25 | 4.804% | $30.6552 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.51 | 8.756% | $25.5685 | $25.57 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.80 | 10.258% | $16.3182 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.99 | 6.834% | $233.9558 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.21 | $627.1776 | $627.19 | $627.15 | $627.30 | |