| 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 | $159.66 | 8.216% | $172.7777 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.91 | 10.549% | $69.5464 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.82 | 9.578% | $111.5723 | $111.57 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.98 | 6.231% | $58.4058 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.88 | 11.843% | $260.46 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.41 | 10.655% | $79.0187 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.43 | 6.290% | $138.634 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.09 | $890.4149 | $890.42 | $890.40 | $890.40 | |