| 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 | $150.48 | 5.480% | $158.7263 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.32 | 7.111% | $211.3514 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.95 | 6.226% | $186.9046 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.48 | 11.312% | $66.2084 | $66.21 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.69 | 7.245% | $35.0584 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.79 | 6.742% | $253.8218 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.39 | 8.210% | $252.5513 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.10 | $1,164.6222 | $1,164.62 | $1,164.60 | $1,164.70 | |