| 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 | $158.48 | 7.110% | $169.7479 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.75 | 4.192% | $18.4941 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.41 | 9.499% | $98.998 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.59 | 7.705% | $136.3438 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.36 | 12.321% | $281.2069 | $281.21 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.31 | 5.146% | $214.8238 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.37 | 6.433% | $40.8383 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.27 | $960.4528 | $960.45 | $960.45 | $960.30 | |