| 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 | $157.90 | 4.850% | $165.5582 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.42 | 10.861% | $226.6221 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.83 | 4.474% | $29.0751 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.47 | 10.149% | $250.5559 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.41 | 13.823% | $193.9658 | $193.97 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.62 | 13.365% | $212.6954 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.78 | 9.668% | $251.9951 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.43 | $1,330.4676 | $1,330.49 | $1,330.45 | $1,330.60 | |