| 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 | $158.30 | 13.805% | $180.1533 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.26 | 7.815% | $265.5052 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.73 | 4.565% | $78.1414 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.87 | 11.317% | $56.627 | $56.63 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.38 | 5.592% | $73.2597 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.48 | 9.495% | $163.6731 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.99 | 4.624% | $105.6598 | $105.66 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.01 | $923.0195 | $923.02 | $923.00 | $923.10 | |