| 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 | $146.81 | 5.620% | $155.0607 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.25 | 7.813% | $113.4732 | $113.47 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.74 | 12.394% | $35.6739 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.56 | 13.284% | $256.6562 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.57 | 11.785% | $29.7013 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.54 | 10.571% | $201.8363 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.43 | 8.802% | $191.9594 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.90 | $984.3610 | $984.36 | $984.30 | $984.50 | |