| 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 | $164.59 | 4.219% | $171.5341 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.75 | 12.196% | $80.5006 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.91 | 6.454% | $22.2595 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.37 | 13.146% | $76.2265 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.74 | 12.596% | $244.0406 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.49 | 3.321% | $166.8531 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.69 | 7.381% | $268.1196 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.54 | $1,029.5340 | $1,029.53 | $1,029.55 | $1,029.50 | |