| 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 | $156.95 | 6.708% | $167.4782 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.25 | 9.760% | $172.5976 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.74 | 10.757% | $209.0428 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.89 | 5.500% | $17.819 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.87 | 7.135% | $215.2021 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.91 | 5.834% | $264.4897 | $264.49 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.51 | 5.191% | $213.0223 | $213.02 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.12 | $1,259.6517 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.60 | |