| 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 | $154.91 | 6.741% | $165.3525 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.80 | 7.633% | $126.7917 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.41 | 9.528% | $130.7874 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.57 | 9.229% | $153.5432 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.30 | 11.213% | $253.8993 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.75 | 5.640% | $34.5971 | $34.60 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.72 | 13.584% | $100.7717 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.46 | $965.7429 | $965.74 | $965.75 | $965.80 | |