| 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 | $154.62 | 5.768% | $163.5385 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.29 | 6.841% | $201.1709 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.73 | 5.722% | $156.1831 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.87 | 8.537% | $143.1277 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.54 | 13.313% | $251.0336 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.54 | 5.326% | $111.1611 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.94 | 13.489% | $32.8437 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.53 | $1,059.0586 | $1,059.05 | $1,059.10 | $1,059.00 | |