| 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 | $154.72 | 5.665% | $163.4849 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.61 | 10.280% | $205.7935 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.99 | 8.456% | $251.6071 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.70 | 5.552% | $108.4019 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.86 | 7.826% | $83.9533 | $83.95 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.57 | 11.844% | $217.6149 | $217.61 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.77 | 11.115% | $249.7532 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.22 | $1,280.6088 | $1,280.59 | $1,280.60 | $1,280.70 | |