| 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 | $155.28 | 6.597% | $165.5238 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.65 | 10.196% | $249.7592 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.47 | 4.690% | $129.2607 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.62 | 7.323% | $9.2512 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.40 | 10.150% | $233.9586 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.90 | 11.229% | $208.9993 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.56 | 11.135% | $61.7466 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.88 | $1,058.4994 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.45 | $1,058.60 | |