| 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 | $75.26 | 5.840% | $79.6552 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.84 | 11.539% | $166.0146 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.58 | 7.623% | $266.453 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.37 | 9.822% | $166.2376 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.68 | 11.109% | $241.8621 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.46 | 10.300% | $173.6784 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.56 | 9.749% | $249.7448 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.75 | $1,343.6457 | $1,343.64 | $1,343.65 | $1,343.70 | |