| 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 | $155.54 | 5.550% | $164.1725 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.75 | 4.326% | $50.8589 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.46 | 4.387% | $118.4375 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.91 | 11.691% | $52.3942 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.56 | 9.331% | $266.2866 | $266.29 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.64 | 6.790% | $173.6833 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.74 | 7.729% | $202.2504 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.60 | $1,028.0834 | $1,028.08 | $1,028.10 | $1,028.20 | |