| 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 | $157.95 | 5.332% | $166.3719 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.98 | 7.705% | $72.1408 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.34 | 5.671% | $114.484 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.61 | 12.192% | $210.4834 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.48 | 11.744% | $234.0813 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.60 | 6.860% | $264.5854 | $264.59 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.60 | 13.511% | $254.9457 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.56 | $1,317.0925 | $1,317.09 | $1,317.15 | $1,317.10 | |