| 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 | $159.82 | 10.633% | $176.8137 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.33 | 10.607% | $5.8954 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.27 | 3.825% | $79.1873 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.63 | 10.400% | $18.3595 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.32 | 4.654% | $100.8027 | $100.80 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.88 | 4.449% | $126.258 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.46 | 11.697% | $31.789 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.71 | $539.1056 | $539.11 | $539.10 | $539.20 | |