| 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 | $155.56 | 5.500% | $164.1158 | $164.12 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.56 | 5.597% | $76.6212 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.25 | 9.667% | $248.1216 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.63 | 5.145% | $179.4089 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.34 | 11.631% | $32.7525 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.42 | 3.307% | $121.3031 | $121.30 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.45 | 9.689% | $264.8441 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.21 | $1,087.1672 | $1,087.16 | $1,087.10 | $1,087.10 | |