| 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 | $158.44 | 5.117% | $166.5474 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.54 | 6.375% | $63.3357 | $63.34 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.26 | 10.483% | $256.6078 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.73 | 12.290% | $43.4899 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.61 | 8.487% | $252.3516 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.44 | 5.569% | $208.4354 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.34 | 6.338% | $97.1291 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.36 | $1,087.8969 | $1,087.91 | $1,087.95 | $1,087.80 | |