| 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 | $157.96 | 5.108% | $166.0286 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.59 | 4.557% | $13.1637 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.79 | 11.126% | $245.3551 | $245.36 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.90 | 10.317% | $8.715 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.61 | 13.188% | $53.8888 | $53.89 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.67 | 6.312% | $8.1541 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.65 | 12.546% | $52.5027 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.17 | $547.8080 | $547.81 | $547.80 | $547.90 | |