| 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 | $161.71 | 9.766% | $177.5026 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.42 | 11.332% | $163.0123 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.39 | 7.840% | $216.1006 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.27 | 13.343% | $42.2429 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.69 | 4.135% | $153.797 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.65 | 13.330% | $272.7286 | $272.73 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.30 | 13.680% | $174.2714 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.43 | $1,199.6554 | $1,199.65 | $1,199.65 | $1,199.60 | |