| 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 | $153.25 | 4.775% | $160.5677 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.75 | 11.639% | $138.1533 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.51 | 8.466% | $117.6965 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.45 | 7.325% | $202.254 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.95 | 8.218% | $262.9156 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.41 | 13.746% | $61.8892 | $61.89 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.59 | 13.758% | $111.0164 | $111.02 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.91 | $1,054.4927 | $1,054.50 | $1,054.45 | $1,054.60 | |