| 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 | $157.77 | 5.331% | $166.1807 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.70 | 10.710% | $21.8099 | $21.81 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.31 | 10.783% | $151.0083 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 4.231% | $6.2434 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.37 | 11.246% | $214.0039 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.37 | 12.778% | $281.2345 | $281.23 | $281.25 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.50 | 11.705% | $27.3677 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.01 | $867.8484 | $867.84 | $867.85 | $867.80 | |