| 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 | 5.775% | $171.1968 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.59 | 5.268% | $12.2006 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.96 | 3.767% | $141.0816 | $141.08 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.76 | 8.694% | $259.5178 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.82 | 12.501% | $74.0482 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.31 | 6.496% | $22.6943 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.66 | 13.750% | $218.0133 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.95 | $898.7526 | $898.75 | $898.75 | $898.70 | |