| 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 | $150.85 | 7.687% | $162.4458 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.74 | 7.398% | $172.6315 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.59 | 10.439% | $122.1345 | $122.13 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.67 | 3.800% | $204.1435 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.35 | 12.312% | $192.4466 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.36 | 7.268% | $211.7041 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.78 | 6.414% | $21.0487 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.34 | $1,086.5547 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.60 | $1,086.30 | |