| 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 | $159.65 | 8.520% | $173.2522 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.99 | 3.211% | $160.9988 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.25 | 12.548% | $261.3927 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.78 | 6.532% | $266.0956 | $266.10 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.36 | 4.237% | $190.0866 | $190.09 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.55 | 4.172% | $50.5755 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.39 | 13.372% | $6.1108 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.97 | $1,108.5122 | $1,108.52 | $1,108.55 | $1,108.60 | |