| 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 | $154.27 | 5.369% | $162.5528 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.77 | 12.357% | $250.2977 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.99 | 10.548% | $32.0479 | $32.05 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.90 | 5.590% | $48.4658 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.52 | 3.708% | $40.9854 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.34 | 10.439% | $227.8798 | $227.88 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.99 | 13.324% | $158.6423 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.78 | $920.8717 | $920.88 | $920.90 | $920.90 | |