| 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 | $157.87 | 5.485% | $166.5292 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.60 | 5.516% | $123.0317 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.73 | 13.865% | $29.2975 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.84 | 12.635% | $133.8554 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.31 | 9.568% | $39.7841 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.71 | 10.184% | $23.9209 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.79 | 4.377% | $93.7201 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.85 | $610.1389 | $610.14 | $610.15 | $610.10 | |