| 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 | $158.42 | 5.589% | $167.2741 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.61 | 9.853% | $257.7261 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.37 | 7.304% | $147.4035 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 11.155% | $6.3914 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.48 | 13.856% | $97.3241 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.77 | 11.398% | $237.0215 | $237.02 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.41 | 6.529% | $50.5054 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.81 | $963.6461 | $963.64 | $963.60 | $963.60 | |