| 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 | $98.58 | 5.750% | $104.2484 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.40 | 9.227% | $164.2774 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.40 | 6.505% | $242.1924 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.46 | 8.559% | $94.9457 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.45 | 11.486% | $164.3861 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.88 | 11.279% | $162.3338 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.63 | 5.253% | $214.3267 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.80 | $1,146.7105 | $1,146.72 | $1,146.80 | $1,146.60 | |