| 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 | $158.40 | 5.495% | $167.1041 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.93 | 11.824% | $62.5432 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.57 | 13.654% | $39.2902 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.77 | 10.873% | $243.6656 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.31 | 13.754% | $134.5824 | $134.58 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.83 | 8.740% | $148.7889 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.55 | 8.515% | $114.5376 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.36 | $910.5120 | $910.51 | $910.55 | $910.50 | |