| 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 | $154.70 | 5.664% | $163.4622 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.82 | 7.368% | $80.3327 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.78 | 9.793% | $255.5761 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.57 | 5.106% | $248.6493 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.49 | 8.186% | $96.8157 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.98 | 6.490% | $76.6515 | $76.65 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.90 | 6.789% | $25.5226 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.24 | $947.0101 | $947.01 | $947.00 | $947.00 | |