| 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 | $158.46 | 13.252% | $179.4591 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.63 | 3.267% | $157.6164 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.39 | 5.589% | $128.1745 | $128.17 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.67 | 10.178% | $258.5547 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.95 | 6.735% | $22.361 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.30 | 13.773% | $97.0484 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.90 | 3.660% | $10.2623 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.30 | $853.4764 | $853.47 | $853.40 | $853.60 | |