| 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 | $157.59 | 5.701% | $166.5742 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.64 | 6.214% | $31.4818 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.36 | 3.151% | $216.9884 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.62 | 9.790% | $213.6733 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.87 | 12.593% | $57.2761 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.74 | 7.591% | $51.3639 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.41 | 11.268% | $159.5694 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.23 | $896.9271 | $896.92 | $896.90 | $897.10 | |