| 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 | $158.67 | 11.222% | $176.4759 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.72 | 3.799% | $21.5072 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.81 | 8.501% | $231.986 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.68 | 4.386% | $178.166 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.99 | 13.258% | $35.0987 | $35.10 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.75 | 10.164% | $57.0099 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.92 | 6.346% | $128.5936 | $128.59 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.54 | $828.8373 | $828.85 | $828.85 | $828.90 | |