| 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 | $158.79 | 5.614% | $167.7045 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.75 | 6.501% | $237.231 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.39 | 10.799% | $172.1706 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.63 | 6.798% | $53.0038 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.86 | 13.468% | $150.7536 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.53 | 4.510% | $184.4915 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.96 | 4.531% | $10.4113 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.91 | $975.7663 | $975.75 | $975.75 | $975.80 | |