| 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 | $153.59 | 5.834% | $162.5504 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.29 | 9.587% | $9.0848 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.89 | 11.532% | $142.6383 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.54 | 10.105% | $272.5539 | $272.55 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.60 | 11.595% | $252.8743 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.44 | 7.444% | $130.48 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.53 | 8.814% | $17.987 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.88 | $988.1687 | $988.16 | $988.20 | $988.30 | |