| 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 | $161.78 | 6.610% | $172.4737 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.60 | 6.130% | $186.3643 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.48 | 9.499% | $65.13 | $65.13 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.53 | 11.160% | $162.8827 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.30 | 4.765% | $231.8449 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.43 | 6.355% | $115.3207 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.39 | 10.295% | $157.0491 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.51 | $1,091.0654 | $1,091.05 | $1,091.05 | $1,091.00 | |