| 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 | $156.80 | 5.538% | $165.4836 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.63 | 8.594% | $71.2702 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.51 | 7.373% | $251.8004 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.56 | 5.445% | $86.0009 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.70 | 6.378% | $146.4825 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.45 | 11.381% | $137.4998 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.36 | 8.211% | $220.0579 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.01 | $1,078.5953 | $1,078.59 | $1,078.60 | $1,078.70 | |