| 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 | $154.68 | 5.607% | $163.3529 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.27 | 8.678% | $265.4678 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.97 | 3.616% | $157.4652 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.27 | 10.279% | $53.2317 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.45 | 9.447% | $18.004 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.66 | 11.704% | $200.6874 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.98 | 5.404% | $128.5718 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.28 | $986.7808 | $986.78 | $986.75 | $986.90 | |