| 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 | $156.32 | 5.605% | $165.0817 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.90 | 5.172% | $254.4111 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.69 | 3.483% | $41.0724 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.34 | 13.678% | $240.2471 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.77 | 10.138% | $84.5529 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.61 | 3.135% | $6.8172 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.35 | 3.157% | $66.3815 | $66.38 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.98 | $858.5639 | $858.56 | $858.55 | $858.60 | |