| 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 | $159.69 | 5.266% | $168.0993 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.84 | 12.682% | $254.481 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.99 | 7.505% | $231.125 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.27 | 3.796% | $16.8876 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.80 | 11.844% | $31.0926 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.68 | 11.159% | $238.6361 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.82 | 13.414% | $37.2225 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.09 | $977.5441 | $977.55 | $977.60 | $977.50 | |