| 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 | $152.28 | 5.330% | $160.3965 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.55 | 8.267% | $54.729 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.28 | 13.633% | $174.1767 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.96 | 10.723% | $127.2872 | $127.29 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.96 | 5.659% | $66.5229 | $66.52 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.89 | 5.446% | $186.5234 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.72 | 8.190% | $121.9518 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.64 | $891.5875 | $891.59 | $891.60 | $891.60 | |