| 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 | $157.32 | 5.690% | $166.2715 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.73 | 12.528% | $9.8237 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.73 | 7.391% | $106.0271 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.75 | 4.840% | $240.8699 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.89 | 10.137% | $59.3528 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.57 | 10.265% | $92.1485 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.45 | 10.767% | $147.8186 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.44 | $822.3121 | $822.31 | $822.25 | $822.30 | |