| 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 | $153.94 | 5.153% | $161.8725 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.37 | 7.863% | $106.1048 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.82 | 10.748% | $70.6794 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.76 | 10.662% | $260.8967 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.98 | 11.720% | $82.6505 | $82.65 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.34 | 3.604% | $186.8395 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.44 | 4.485% | $190.6224 | $190.62 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.65 | $1,059.6658 | $1,059.66 | $1,059.65 | $1,059.70 | |