| 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 | $155.46 | 10.500% | $171.7833 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.88 | 6.224% | $10.4949 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.90 | 11.489% | $180.5007 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.66 | 6.429% | $137.9958 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.50 | 10.310% | $18.2012 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.49 | 12.337% | $78.063 | $78.06 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.45 | 9.543% | $257.919 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.34 | $854.9579 | $854.95 | $854.95 | $855.00 | |