| 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 | $150.59 | 5.540% | $158.9327 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.85 | 5.500% | $226.6668 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.25 | 10.630% | $87.6743 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.48 | 12.251% | $30.8466 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.95 | 8.235% | $83.2868 | $83.29 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.44 | 11.705% | $208.2628 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.58 | 13.257% | $261.148 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.14 | $1,056.8180 | $1,056.82 | $1,056.80 | $1,056.80 | |