| 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 | $155.95 | 11.283% | $173.5458 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.34 | 7.143% | $134.293 | $134.29 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.35 | 12.455% | $77.9875 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.82 | 3.802% | $16.4215 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.47 | 9.166% | $73.6543 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.68 | 13.114% | $262.0625 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.44 | 3.179% | $241.8928 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.05 | $979.8574 | $979.85 | $979.85 | $979.90 | |