| 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 | $159.41 | 4.429% | $166.4703 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.69 | 13.453% | $40.4914 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.29 | 5.204% | $180.2039 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.41 | 8.526% | $246.799 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.66 | 7.422% | $75.9044 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.78 | 7.263% | $267.9215 | $267.92 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.27 | 8.752% | $251.5108 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.51 | $1,229.3013 | $1,229.29 | $1,229.25 | $1,229.30 | |