| 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 | $158.59 | 5.458% | $167.2458 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.62 | 10.814% | $199.0441 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.41 | 10.800% | $266.3743 | $266.37 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.87 | 6.237% | $256.9554 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.81 | 5.631% | $65.2905 | $65.29 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.80 | 10.615% | $250.8748 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.43 | 10.618% | $87.8639 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.53 | $1,293.6488 | $1,293.64 | $1,293.60 | $1,293.70 | |