| 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 | $156.92 | 8.188% | $169.7686 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.94 | 5.140% | $51.4555 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.44 | 8.747% | $221.2349 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.56 | 9.113% | $56.2587 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.54 | 4.179% | $256.8429 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.94 | 9.234% | $115.7225 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.26 | 11.605% | $229.0804 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.60 | $1,100.3635 | $1,100.36 | $1,100.35 | $1,100.40 | |