| 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 | $157.92 | 5.515% | $166.6293 | $166.63 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.67 | 4.724% | $250.992 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.27 | 6.754% | $128.393 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.31 | 10.409% | $23.5282 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.87 | 7.275% | $265.9025 | $265.90 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.79 | 6.365% | $217.8249 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.72 | 8.359% | $97.2197 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.55 | $1,150.4896 | $1,150.48 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.40 | |