| 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 | $234.29 | 5.217% | $246.5129 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.48 | 5.417% | $166.0107 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.47 | 12.673% | $12.9236 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.27 | 4.275% | $163.9933 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.51 | 10.449% | $57.9968 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.36 | 5.134% | $226.4166 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.37 | 12.326% | $222.8211 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.75 | $1,096.6750 | $1,096.67 | $1,096.60 | $1,096.60 | |