| 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 | $157.40 | 5.627% | $166.2569 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.68 | 4.675% | $13.2728 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.55 | 9.645% | $214.4108 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.71 | 12.126% | $275.5048 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.82 | 4.712% | $247.979 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.60 | 7.352% | $31.7762 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.97 | 11.508% | $160.5381 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.73 | $1,109.7386 | $1,109.74 | $1,109.75 | $1,109.80 | |