| 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 | $153.63 | 5.805% | $162.5482 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.32 | 13.736% | $252.8579 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.64 | 10.715% | $118.0665 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.88 | 10.762% | $246.8663 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.84 | 12.219% | $17.7755 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.38 | 4.860% | $178.6605 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.78 | 8.440% | $83.2602 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.47 | $1,060.0351 | $1,060.05 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.20 | |