| 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 | $159.25 | 4.537% | $166.4752 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.48 | 6.689% | $260.8333 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.88 | 11.403% | $261.6634 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.39 | 5.550% | $84.8516 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.52 | 3.133% | $30.4449 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.25 | 3.392% | $24.0386 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.41 | 13.299% | $257.6533 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.18 | $1,085.9603 | $1,085.95 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.00 | |