| 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 | $155.29 | 9.309% | $169.7459 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.58 | 5.718% | $238.4787 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.68 | 9.639% | $55.565 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.78 | 8.872% | $73.7934 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.61 | 12.643% | $234.9846 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.94 | 8.383% | $160.3418 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.87 | 7.664% | $109.6773 | $109.68 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.75 | $1,042.5867 | $1,042.59 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.60 | |