| 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 | $142.62 | 13.270% | $161.5457 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.26 | 8.215% | $109.5785 | $109.58 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.58 | 11.553% | $242.717 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.96 | 10.737% | $50.8947 | $50.89 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.72 | 4.113% | $33.0246 | $33.02 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.65 | 3.209% | $171.9978 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.42 | 12.343% | $117.3086 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.21 | $887.0669 | $887.07 | $887.05 | $887.00 | |