| 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 | $153.88 | 8.221% | $166.5305 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.89 | 13.675% | $194.2592 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.38 | 6.540% | $206.0271 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.32 | 6.700% | $81.4334 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.76 | 4.383% | $238.7866 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.86 | 9.523% | $7.5133 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.55 | 13.607% | $63.1087 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.64 | $957.6588 | $957.66 | $957.70 | $957.60 | |