| 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 | $155.77 | 5.600% | $164.4931 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.35 | 8.571% | $44.8941 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.38 | 4.276% | $249.6159 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.99 | 12.662% | $16.888 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.85 | 3.515% | $133.3791 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.28 | 13.850% | $175.6478 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.56 | 11.700% | $257.5355 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.18 | $1,042.4535 | $1,042.46 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.40 | |