| 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 | $146.50 | 5.731% | $154.8959 | $154.90 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.95 | 11.199% | $210.1105 | $210.11 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.33 | 7.222% | $166.5479 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.55 | 8.811% | $126.8192 | $126.82 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.63 | 10.670% | $25.0446 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.27 | 12.274% | $58.6856 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.46 | 6.601% | $225.4185 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.69 | $967.5222 | $967.53 | $967.50 | $967.40 | |