| 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 | $157.28 | 7.127% | $168.4893 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.97 | 9.392% | $84.199 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.87 | 13.288% | $127.8682 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.40 | 7.392% | $111.0433 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.97 | 9.439% | $34.9876 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.45 | 10.416% | $257.7662 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.42 | 9.688% | $261.5181 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.36 | $1,045.8717 | $1,045.88 | $1,045.85 | $1,045.90 | |