| 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 | $156.70 | 8.138% | $169.4522 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.56 | 4.203% | $95.4083 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.28 | 13.708% | $169.7433 | $169.74 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.81 | 11.183% | $171.0106 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.38 | 10.720% | $221.8607 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.76 | 7.680% | $246.3288 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.73 | 13.739% | $285.1778 | $285.18 | $285.20 | $285.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.22 | $1,358.9817 | $1,358.98 | $1,359.00 | $1,359.00 | |