| 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 | $158.40 | 4.330% | $165.2587 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.73 | 9.777% | $164.3691 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.31 | 11.303% | $31.5099 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.94 | 12.235% | $278.2755 | $278.28 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.39 | 12.749% | $227.0652 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.58 | 9.245% | $102.2315 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.63 | 11.128% | $68.4882 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.98 | $1,037.1981 | $1,037.21 | $1,037.20 | $1,037.30 | |