| 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 | $156.60 | 5.625% | $165.4088 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.28 | 12.456% | $54.2938 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.33 | 6.590% | $219.9271 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.31 | 13.734% | $45.8462 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.88 | 6.245% | $205.9878 | $205.99 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.66 | 3.714% | $150.0327 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.41 | 4.721% | $138.6611 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.47 | $980.1575 | $980.16 | $980.20 | $980.10 | |