| 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 | $161.95 | 5.820% | $171.3755 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.46 | 11.249% | $156.2603 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.98 | 11.411% | $154.839 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.60 | 6.320% | $210.0883 | $210.09 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.35 | 4.783% | $258.1329 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.75 | 7.859% | $96.8035 | $96.80 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.67 | 9.793% | $8.4211 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.76 | $1,055.9206 | $1,055.92 | $1,055.95 | $1,055.90 | |