| 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 | $159.34 | 7.186% | $170.7902 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.64 | 6.682% | $108.4316 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.81 | 5.434% | $216.9937 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.88 | 4.645% | $254.1618 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.26 | 7.794% | $20.7611 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.53 | 12.225% | $28.651 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 3.511% | $145.5261 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.05 | $945.3155 | $945.31 | $945.35 | $945.40 | |