| 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 | $158.41 | 4.808% | $166.0264 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.44 | 8.688% | $59.1697 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.51 | 12.301% | $246.5119 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.55 | 3.201% | $17.0798 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.89 | 5.551% | $226.8185 | $226.82 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.73 | 8.121% | $49.4437 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.59 | 11.192% | $210.8089 | $210.81 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.12 | $975.8589 | $975.86 | $975.85 | $975.80 | |