| 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 | $157.85 | 8.574% | $171.3841 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.36 | 11.679% | $116.5482 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.74 | 3.584% | $182.0385 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.36 | 13.275% | $26.461 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.85 | 10.860% | $173.8839 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.62 | 7.225% | $108.962 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.35 | 4.518% | $259.5705 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.13 | $1,038.8482 | $1,038.84 | $1,038.85 | $1,038.90 | |