| 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 | $161.85 | 8.425% | $175.4859 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.83 | 4.617% | $174.5325 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.97 | 11.580% | $86.9989 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.31 | 8.713% | $134.054 | $134.05 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.72 | 13.509% | $75.7332 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.70 | 9.117% | $161.1658 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.71 | 11.462% | $268.3002 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.09 | $1,076.2705 | $1,076.27 | $1,076.30 | $1,076.30 | |