| 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 | $157.84 | 6.334% | $167.8376 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.73 | 6.205% | $150.5243 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.82 | 12.680% | $230.7912 | $230.79 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.62 | 7.689% | $57.7428 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.28 | 13.598% | $260.4575 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.96 | 13.591% | $160.1179 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.60 | 7.575% | $220.0985 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.85 | $1,247.5698 | $1,247.57 | $1,247.55 | $1,247.50 | |