| 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 | $154.85 | 9.400% | $169.4059 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.76 | 5.500% | $52.4968 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.68 | 13.204% | $110.5777 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.67 | 13.603% | $84.8274 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.70 | 3.190% | $108.0399 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.38 | 3.560% | $11.7851 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.39 | 11.433% | $91.8096 | $91.81 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.43 | $628.9424 | $628.96 | $629.00 | $628.90 | |