| 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 | $157.40 | 5.225% | $165.6242 | $165.62 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.54 | 13.806% | $88.2452 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.26 | 3.416% | $104.719 | $104.72 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.36 | 6.264% | $136.4005 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.94 | 12.547% | $65.2097 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.29 | 8.358% | $213.7795 | $213.78 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.48 | 6.353% | $133.4517 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.27 | $907.4298 | $907.43 | $907.40 | $907.40 | |