| 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 | $158.30 | 5.639% | $167.2265 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.79 | 13.513% | $9.9778 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.48 | 12.737% | $213.6141 | $213.61 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.64 | 13.122% | $177.1943 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.30 | 12.639% | $204.2145 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.51 | 12.276% | $154.3907 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.75 | 5.199% | $238.5387 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.77 | $1,165.1566 | $1,165.15 | $1,165.20 | $1,165.10 | |