| 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 | $158.44 | 5.719% | $167.5012 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.26 | 7.206% | $173.9525 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.70 | 12.328% | $149.0593 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.78 | 12.768% | $114.7753 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.62 | 9.652% | $9.452 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.62 | 5.693% | $159.1948 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.43 | 6.412% | $261.167 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.85 | $1,035.1021 | $1,035.10 | $1,035.10 | $1,035.30 | |