| 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 | 5.279% | $165.5512 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.74 | 12.611% | $24.4816 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.83 | 13.429% | $105.2961 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.69 | 11.523% | $117.8687 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.57 | 9.552% | $35.6811 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.25 | 5.422% | $226.9209 | $226.92 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.59 | 7.794% | $175.2623 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.92 | $851.0619 | $851.06 | $851.05 | $851.20 | |