| 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 | $154.62 | 5.752% | $163.5137 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.88 | 9.240% | $65.4129 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.84 | 9.617% | $106.1531 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.86 | 5.177% | $227.0351 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.93 | 12.305% | $10.0288 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.61 | 6.844% | $248.5298 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.89 | 12.447% | $279.8693 | $279.87 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.63 | $1,100.5427 | $1,100.54 | $1,100.55 | $1,100.50 | |