| 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 | $157.26 | 5.560% | $166.0037 | $166.00 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.90 | 8.722% | $120.5727 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.25 | 7.109% | $137.3673 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.50 | 10.168% | $110.7188 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.71 | 10.475% | $16.2509 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.88 | 12.812% | $25.8114 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.34 | 9.730% | $43.1678 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.84 | $619.8926 | $619.89 | $619.80 | $620.00 | |