| 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 | $156.40 | 6.408% | $166.4221 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.93 | 5.500% | $27.3562 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.54 | 3.808% | $218.5574 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.87 | 9.586% | $234.3716 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.25 | 6.423% | $37.5141 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.84 | 12.269% | $206.3953 | $206.40 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.69 | 6.259% | $166.4972 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.52 | $1,057.1139 | $1,057.12 | $1,057.05 | $1,057.20 | |