| 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 | $110.46 | 5.423% | $116.4502 | $116.45 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.42 | 5.298% | $160.4952 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.27 | 5.568% | $145.9689 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.84 | 6.416% | $177.5445 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.82 | 13.572% | $99.7389 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.60 | 5.132% | $25.8625 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.48 | 8.747% | $261.5148 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.89 | $987.5750 | $987.57 | $987.55 | $987.60 | |