| 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 | $153.33 | 7.840% | $165.3511 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.39 | 6.283% | $153.462 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.56 | 8.788% | $260.6125 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.85 | 12.198% | $239.9354 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.52 | 5.433% | $8.9829 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.52 | 10.492% | $170.7322 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.44 | 7.468% | $98.2687 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.61 | $1,097.3448 | $1,097.34 | $1,097.35 | $1,097.40 | |