| 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 | $155.30 | 4.634% | $162.4966 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.33 | 6.421% | $80.1669 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.98 | 5.844% | $265.6473 | $265.65 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.61 | 5.593% | $195.9912 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.93 | 6.706% | $237.8797 | $237.88 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.43 | 6.843% | $37.8545 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.86 | 5.160% | $146.0252 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.44 | $1,126.0614 | $1,126.07 | $1,126.10 | $1,126.10 | |