| 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 | $157.62 | 5.500% | $166.2891 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.25 | 11.202% | $172.6411 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.87 | 9.199% | $230.2679 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.34 | 4.278% | $147.3865 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.47 | 6.200% | $7.9331 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.64 | 6.221% | $257.7346 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.70 | 6.866% | $32.8079 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.89 | $1,015.0602 | $1,015.06 | $1,015.10 | $1,015.00 | |