| 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 | $153.79 | 12.355% | $172.7908 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.42 | 9.558% | $148.3634 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.41 | 7.751% | $58.6273 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.27 | 3.420% | $58.1944 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.88 | 11.482% | $264.0786 | $264.08 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.40 | 6.568% | $106.9943 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.48 | 13.272% | $249.7421 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.65 | $1,058.7909 | $1,058.78 | $1,058.85 | $1,058.80 | |