| 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 | $156.99 | 5.665% | $165.8835 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.87 | 10.537% | $164.5564 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.42 | 13.480% | $277.3678 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.72 | 9.349% | $266.5054 | $266.51 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.29 | 8.779% | $115.6212 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.93 | 7.784% | $174.5346 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.34 | 8.690% | $119.9285 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.56 | $1,284.3974 | $1,284.40 | $1,284.40 | $1,284.40 | |