| 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 | $159.46 | 13.191% | $180.4944 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.42 | 5.615% | $21.5666 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.35 | 5.831% | $142.1839 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.64 | 4.707% | $104.3301 | $104.33 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.56 | 11.137% | $21.7384 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.64 | 13.713% | $96.2467 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.69 | 3.211% | $228.8085 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.76 | $795.3686 | $795.37 | $795.40 | $795.30 | |