| 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 | $155.43 | 7.122% | $166.4997 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.84 | 9.355% | $143.0801 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.88 | 9.184% | $133.0735 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.50 | 5.545% | $183.1206 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.49 | 4.777% | $49.7586 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.41 | 10.359% | $254.2782 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.86 | 3.214% | $147.4515 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.41 | $1,077.2622 | $1,077.26 | $1,077.25 | $1,077.40 | |