| 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 | $153.64 | 6.788% | $164.0691 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.37 | 6.164% | $51.3515 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.83 | 7.807% | $30.0027 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.97 | 9.711% | $148.0769 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.62 | 10.191% | $275.0588 | $275.06 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.32 | 5.304% | $197.2555 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.68 | 11.854% | $181.9641 | $181.96 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.43 | $1,047.7786 | $1,047.78 | $1,047.75 | $1,048.00 | |