| 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 | $154.26 | 8.575% | $167.4878 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.34 | 9.520% | $201.8892 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.42 | 4.444% | $244.8376 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.69 | 3.328% | $139.1725 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.57 | 6.721% | $68.9097 | $68.91 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.37 | 7.249% | $99.0659 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.66 | 7.227% | $265.5584 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.31 | $1,186.9211 | $1,186.93 | $1,186.90 | $1,187.00 | |