| 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 | $153.46 | 5.530% | $161.9463 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.63 | 5.683% | $110.5761 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.67 | 10.693% | $257.5494 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.43 | 9.513% | $249.0654 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.55 | 8.611% | $20.1473 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.47 | 12.782% | $281.3573 | $281.36 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.71 | 6.866% | $148.2338 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.92 | $1,228.8756 | $1,228.89 | $1,228.90 | $1,228.80 | |