| 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 | $158.97 | 6.572% | $169.4175 | $169.42 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.96 | 12.656% | $46.1439 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.61 | 8.463% | $77.6704 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.66 | 6.518% | $56.0924 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.44 | 4.802% | $231.0255 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.82 | 9.729% | $25.0402 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.31 | 10.405% | $203.4875 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.77 | $808.8774 | $808.88 | $808.90 | $808.80 | |