| 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 | $158.26 | 5.820% | $167.4707 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.28 | 10.669% | $250.4218 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.48 | 13.476% | $160.5458 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.51 | 12.375% | $232.0656 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.70 | 12.536% | $58.1811 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.91 | 11.353% | $247.1034 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.62 | 10.471% | $42.6639 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.76 | $1,158.4523 | $1,158.45 | $1,158.40 | $1,158.50 | |