| 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 | $157.63 | 5.475% | $166.2602 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.42 | 3.745% | $141.5289 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.50 | 12.854% | $135.9891 | $135.99 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.77 | 8.530% | $143.01 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.47 | 13.794% | $223.5711 | $223.57 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.97 | 11.387% | $69.0265 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.74 | 8.706% | $34.5033 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.50 | $913.8891 | $913.89 | $913.90 | $913.90 | |