| 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 | $165.58 | 4.192% | $172.5211 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.61 | 9.437% | $15.9887 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.81 | 3.474% | $87.7563 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.74 | 12.449% | $185.2485 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.27 | 10.406% | $161.4909 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.28 | 4.236% | $157.6882 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.32 | 8.416% | $270.3028 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.61 | $1,050.9965 | $1,051.00 | $1,051.00 | $1,051.00 | |