| 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 | $158.69 | 4.530% | $165.8787 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.99 | 8.595% | $145.5064 | $145.51 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.42 | 10.308% | $240.9347 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.31 | 12.517% | $56.6073 | $56.61 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.84 | 5.735% | $57.9851 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.64 | 7.827% | $248.6922 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.72 | 10.234% | $260.9459 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.61 | $1,176.5503 | $1,176.56 | $1,176.60 | $1,176.50 | |