| 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 | $154.30 | 7.285% | $165.5408 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.29 | 5.617% | $56.2833 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.50 | 11.492% | $245.8399 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.78 | 7.871% | $262.9679 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.35 | 3.159% | $109.7096 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.89 | 6.238% | $245.2929 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.71 | 5.249% | $107.0488 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.82 | $1,192.6832 | $1,192.68 | $1,192.70 | $1,192.60 | |