| 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 | $157.85 | 5.465% | $166.4765 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.40 | 11.370% | $207.5937 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.89 | 3.223% | $153.6887 | $153.69 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.87 | 6.370% | $248.7675 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.66 | 7.745% | $253.9119 | $253.91 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.33 | 12.587% | $173.7555 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.75 | 9.369% | $266.5869 | $266.59 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,360.75 | $1,470.7807 | $1,470.79 | $1,470.80 | $1,470.90 | |