| 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 | $155.40 | 6.340% | $165.2524 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.69 | 3.739% | $127.2774 | $127.28 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.32 | 7.265% | $130.1339 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.92 | 9.273% | $268.7242 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.25 | 5.777% | $62.6729 | $62.67 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.43 | 13.634% | $252.7561 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.63 | 6.769% | $79.6817 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.64 | $1,086.4986 | $1,086.49 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.60 | |