| 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 | $157.25 | 8.412% | $170.4779 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.35 | 3.811% | $54.3451 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.50 | 8.129% | $16.76 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.78 | 6.559% | $107.3902 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.80 | 4.510% | $212.9914 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.43 | 5.103% | $172.8209 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.36 | 11.236% | $216.1983 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.47 | $950.9838 | $950.99 | $951.00 | $951.00 | |