| 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 | $201.78 | 5.635% | $213.1503 | $213.15 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.39 | 5.729% | $168.5215 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.69 | 7.238% | $268.8349 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.71 | 8.259% | $149.0835 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.92 | 10.499% | $121.4605 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.47 | 4.456% | $143.5957 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.60 | 12.467% | $96.2718 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.56 | $1,160.9182 | $1,160.91 | $1,160.90 | $1,161.00 | |