| 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 | $144.29 | 9.541% | $158.0567 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.67 | 8.116% | $253.7158 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.30 | 8.306% | $167.1162 | $167.12 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.49 | 8.799% | $5.9731 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.75 | 8.725% | $184.5607 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.56 | 7.519% | $55.4368 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.39 | 4.599% | $92.4551 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.45 | $917.3144 | $917.33 | $917.25 | $917.40 | |