| 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 | $159.27 | 7.225% | $170.7773 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.50 | 13.458% | $19.8552 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.75 | 7.336% | $66.28 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.70 | 9.477% | $271.1745 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.52 | 4.228% | $227.759 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.45 | 9.864% | $92.7801 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.26 | 6.573% | $69.5495 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.45 | $918.1756 | $918.18 | $918.20 | $918.30 | |