| 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 | $156.45 | 5.825% | $165.5632 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.96 | 8.120% | $20.4996 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.40 | 8.365% | $232.3346 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.77 | 13.169% | $277.0038 | $277.00 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.43 | 11.540% | $56.2496 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.54 | 4.675% | $58.1365 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.72 | 5.236% | $105.9937 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.27 | $915.7810 | $915.77 | $915.80 | $915.70 | |