| 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 | $150.89 | 13.544% | $171.3265 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.82 | 6.853% | $160.0872 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.31 | 7.848% | $34.8457 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.31 | 10.865% | $238.7034 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.55 | 4.160% | $138.0641 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.96 | 7.753% | $265.0293 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.42 | 3.260% | $5.5967 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.26 | $1,013.6529 | $1,013.66 | $1,013.70 | $1,013.60 | |