| 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 | $157.56 | 5.700% | $166.5409 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.39 | 13.103% | $88.6614 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.65 | 9.131% | $138.2144 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.94 | 8.119% | $111.2977 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.31 | 13.350% | $186.2454 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.64 | 6.274% | $27.2487 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.30 | 11.727% | $175.7466 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.79 | $893.9551 | $893.96 | $893.95 | $893.80 | |