| 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 | $157.28 | 5.854% | $166.4872 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.32 | 9.699% | $273.5015 | $273.50 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.46 | 12.169% | $7.2461 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.44 | 13.649% | $181.202 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.57 | 5.241% | $113.2077 | $113.21 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.44 | 11.461% | $208.9225 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.60 | 7.230% | $206.525 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.11 | $1,157.0920 | $1,157.10 | $1,157.10 | $1,157.00 | |