| 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 | $158.91 | 5.387% | $167.4705 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.90 | 12.584% | $79.8221 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.44 | 11.642% | $250.5693 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.94 | 6.469% | $61.6881 | $61.69 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.30 | 9.362% | $162.1838 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.66 | 13.377% | $222.9672 | $222.97 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.44 | 11.374% | $273.3563 | $273.36 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.59 | $1,218.0573 | $1,218.06 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.20 | |