| 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 | $157.71 | 5.585% | $166.5181 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.43 | 5.535% | $242.129 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.40 | 10.645% | $250.5003 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.97 | 13.289% | $205.0191 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.93 | 10.819% | $60.8729 | $60.87 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.60 | 9.146% | $58.5023 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.84 | 12.367% | $169.4944 | $169.49 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.88 | $1,153.0361 | $1,153.03 | $1,153.00 | $1,153.00 | |