| 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 | $155.26 | 6.590% | $165.4916 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.27 | 3.870% | $183.0916 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.95 | 11.867% | $36.8602 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.98 | 9.731% | $177.7423 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.58 | 5.259% | $216.3915 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.62 | 3.718% | $109.547 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 12.801% | $282.9387 | $282.94 | $282.95 | $282.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.49 | $1,172.0629 | $1,172.06 | $1,172.10 | $1,172.00 | |