| 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 | $156.84 | 5.746% | $165.852 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 7.364% | $83.0997 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.26 | 5.258% | $226.5784 | $226.58 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.45 | 10.290% | $39.0978 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.86 | 8.764% | $197.7982 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.41 | 6.291% | $238.5276 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.73 | 6.842% | $102.2798 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.95 | $1,053.2335 | $1,053.24 | $1,053.30 | $1,053.30 | |