| 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 | $145.40 | 6.717% | $155.1665 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.28 | 4.620% | $253.4733 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.92 | 13.402% | $70.2185 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.42 | 9.417% | $19.0604 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.25 | 8.218% | $6.7636 | $6.76 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.29 | 8.120% | $263.0451 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.59 | 9.538% | $192.3378 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.15 | $960.0652 | $960.07 | $960.00 | $960.10 | |