| 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 | $160.46 | 5.455% | $169.2131 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.64 | 13.600% | $57.527 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.44 | 9.783% | $202.4838 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.64 | 13.508% | $80.1821 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.63 | 12.183% | $23.1434 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.97 | 10.480% | $20.9581 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.75 | 13.277% | $257.9884 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.53 | $811.4959 | $811.49 | $811.55 | $811.50 | |