| 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 | $152.35 | 7.775% | $164.1952 | $164.20 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.54 | 13.586% | $107.3842 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.72 | 9.535% | $262.5773 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.72 | 5.521% | $8.1462 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.39 | 9.275% | $171.9879 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.32 | 3.567% | $147.3966 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.29 | 12.351% | $241.8805 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.33 | $1,103.5679 | $1,103.58 | $1,103.65 | $1,103.60 | |