| 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 | $152.85 | 5.500% | $161.2568 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.84 | 8.433% | $93.0789 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.97 | 7.178% | $222.8981 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.94 | 7.700% | $76.4024 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.87 | 6.738% | $248.5608 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.80 | 8.142% | $186.8694 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.95 | 6.488% | $76.6181 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.22 | $1,065.6845 | $1,065.69 | $1,065.65 | $1,065.80 | |