| 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 | $157.84 | 6.160% | $167.5629 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.76 | 5.777% | $217.6468 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.43 | 8.825% | $79.9102 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.70 | 9.620% | $51.1925 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.39 | 13.177% | $163.4163 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.51 | 6.465% | $262.4469 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.97 | 7.364% | $155.6456 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.60 | $1,097.8212 | $1,097.83 | $1,097.80 | $1,097.70 | |