| 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 | $163.71 | 6.375% | $174.1465 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.34 | 8.798% | $209.2621 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.65 | 8.804% | $132.3601 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.27 | 9.459% | $96.6195 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.67 | 10.468% | $265.8633 | $265.86 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.33 | 4.508% | $102.7627 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.73 | 11.449% | $234.8565 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.70 | $1,215.8707 | $1,215.87 | $1,215.80 | $1,216.00 | |