| 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 | $160.47 | 6.140% | $170.3229 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.78 | 12.173% | $47.9876 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.43 | 3.451% | $31.4801 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.65 | 10.432% | $79.1245 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.76 | 8.532% | $207.0356 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.88 | 7.124% | $265.539 | $265.54 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.45 | 9.148% | $26.6867 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.42 | $828.1764 | $828.18 | $828.20 | $828.10 | |