| 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 | $158.66 | 5.125% | $166.7913 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 9.686% | $8.2813 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.54 | 5.805% | $17.5001 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.74 | 5.164% | $202.6931 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.28 | 3.128% | $8.539 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.30 | 9.830% | $256.2334 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.77 | 9.230% | $130.8248 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.84 | $790.8630 | $790.85 | $790.90 | $790.80 | |