| 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 | $151.70 | 5.835% | $160.5517 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.40 | 5.763% | $6.7688 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.80 | 12.184% | $270.1391 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.39 | 12.297% | $141.9322 | $141.93 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.64 | 4.111% | $70.4207 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.83 | 12.374% | $277.3727 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.91 | 5.321% | $155.7803 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.67 | $1,082.9655 | $1,082.96 | $1,082.95 | $1,083.00 | |