| 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 | $161.87 | 8.409% | $175.4816 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.85 | 9.822% | $268.8992 | $268.90 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 10.708% | $84.9905 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.80 | 3.654% | $142.8352 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.37 | 8.456% | $18.8388 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.73 | 3.421% | $221.0417 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.33 | 5.623% | $66.891 | $66.89 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.72 | $978.9780 | $978.98 | $979.05 | $978.90 | |