| 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 | $110.55 | 3.506% | $114.4259 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.77 | 5.299% | $160.8653 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.26 | 6.378% | $257.7113 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.80 | 6.762% | $149.2533 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.30 | 12.761% | $117.6097 | $117.61 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.83 | 9.228% | $180.0405 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.72 | 5.604% | $6.0405 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.23 | $985.9465 | $985.95 | $985.95 | $985.90 | |