| 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 | $157.52 | 5.688% | $166.4797 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.65 | 7.428% | $79.1207 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.82 | 6.760% | $235.7474 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.65 | 9.321% | $132.989 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.29 | 8.527% | $113.1828 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.44 | 6.538% | $258.2907 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.26 | 9.649% | $164.7586 | $164.76 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.63 | $1,150.5689 | $1,150.57 | $1,150.60 | $1,150.60 | |