| 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 | $157.38 | 9.576% | $172.4507 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.44 | 10.259% | $248.5679 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.79 | 13.359% | $125.5904 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.66 | 11.175% | $64.1035 | $64.10 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.25 | 7.225% | $183.6228 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.96 | 8.637% | $65.1387 | $65.14 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.47 | 5.744% | $168.63 | $168.63 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.95 | $1,028.1040 | $1,028.10 | $1,028.10 | $1,028.10 | |