| 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 | $153.25 | 6.525% | $163.2496 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.34 | 10.832% | $181.033 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.97 | 13.292% | $208.4233 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.71 | 12.480% | $219.0098 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.72 | 9.412% | $16.1054 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.74 | 6.442% | $129.5825 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.70 | 5.226% | $99.649 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.43 | $1,017.0526 | $1,017.05 | $1,017.05 | $1,016.90 | |