| 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 | $157.70 | 5.626% | $166.5722 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.59 | 9.352% | $169.0473 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.87 | 3.553% | $88.921 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.73 | 4.281% | $110.2563 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.85 | 6.749% | $105.5214 | $105.52 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.36 | 7.589% | $260.7527 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.79 | 5.257% | $132.4028 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.89 | $1,033.4737 | $1,033.47 | $1,033.40 | $1,033.50 | |