| 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 | $151.95 | 6.857% | $162.3692 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.36 | 13.693% | $190.2766 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.75 | 8.209% | $53.834 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.45 | 5.107% | $182.3081 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.86 | 3.843% | $106.8129 | $106.81 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.57 | 10.549% | $110.0736 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.88 | 13.818% | $153.5177 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.82 | $959.1921 | $959.19 | $959.15 | $959.20 | |