| 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 | $156.71 | 5.607% | $165.4967 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.91 | 10.171% | $54.9863 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.51 | 12.792% | $33.2849 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.94 | 10.858% | $268.2098 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.42 | 6.720% | $265.1138 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.93 | 5.695% | $142.6143 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.76 | 7.450% | $157.6936 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.18 | $1,087.3994 | $1,087.39 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.40 | |