| 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 | $159.46 | 7.579% | $171.5455 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.65 | 10.793% | $154.7224 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.54 | 7.466% | $18.8495 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.91 | 11.102% | $252.1015 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.87 | 4.111% | $181.0178 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.48 | 7.124% | $65.8598 | $65.86 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.66 | 6.428% | $36.8879 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.57 | $880.9844 | $880.99 | $880.95 | $880.90 | |