| 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 | $157.25 | 5.350% | $165.6629 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.61 | 3.174% | $154.3586 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.77 | 3.717% | $141.8537 | $141.85 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.41 | 3.863% | $128.1773 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.57 | 7.433% | $153.1672 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.61 | 7.178% | $83.1808 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.39 | 7.365% | $199.044 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.61 | $1,025.4445 | $1,025.44 | $1,025.45 | $1,025.60 | |