| 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 | $154.36 | 5.395% | $162.6877 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.74 | 11.510% | $85.5728 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.83 | 13.290% | $156.1476 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.47 | 7.797% | $261.3754 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.43 | 11.260% | $256.3764 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.94 | 8.244% | $207.7635 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.37 | 9.480% | $200.7535 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.14 | $1,330.6769 | $1,330.68 | $1,330.70 | $1,330.80 | |