| 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 | $161.59 | 4.853% | $169.432 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.81 | 7.515% | $62.1544 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.69 | 4.680% | $171.3507 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.26 | 11.137% | $44.7438 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.29 | 11.872% | $208.4063 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.90 | 13.247% | $18.0063 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.38 | 12.687% | $204.3917 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.92 | $878.4852 | $878.48 | $878.50 | $878.50 | |