| 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 | $158.76 | 4.750% | $166.3011 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.50 | 8.661% | $58.1336 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.27 | 4.575% | $50.4784 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.87 | 7.521% | $220.2783 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.79 | 3.200% | $162.8393 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.67 | 10.195% | $6.2481 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.92 | 5.260% | $220.9618 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.78 | $885.2406 | $885.24 | $885.30 | $885.20 | |