| 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 | $155.31 | 4.111% | $161.6948 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 4.507% | $50.4246 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.62 | 8.409% | $179.547 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.52 | 7.870% | $138.6345 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.74 | 5.682% | $104.3504 | $104.35 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.55 | 4.769% | $184.9697 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.96 | 12.803% | $277.4503 | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.95 | $1,097.0713 | $1,097.06 | $1,097.05 | $1,097.10 | |