| 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 | $126.40 | 5.495% | $133.3457 | $133.35 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.91 | 11.521% | $176.1028 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.47 | 10.595% | $67.9827 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.89 | 8.844% | $226.2758 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.56 | 12.128% | $166.5774 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.84 | 7.856% | $175.6327 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.34 | 4.632% | $49.5328 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.41 | $995.4499 | $995.45 | $995.55 | $995.40 | |