| 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 | $154.52 | 5.767% | $163.4312 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.52 | 12.680% | $131.2947 | $131.29 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.50 | 9.424% | $250.0338 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.61 | 10.372% | $210.3801 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.78 | 4.242% | $35.2129 | $35.21 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.67 | 6.524% | $86.9982 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.69 | 6.490% | $221.1691 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.29 | $1,098.5200 | $1,098.51 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.50 | |