| 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 | $150.38 | 9.456% | $164.5999 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.65 | 9.625% | $260.5238 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.81 | 3.811% | $67.2799 | $67.28 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.79 | 8.465% | $168.9776 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.78 | 4.753% | $38.5282 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.69 | 4.198% | $239.3324 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.31 | 6.609% | $190.0945 | $190.09 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.41 | $1,129.3363 | $1,129.33 | $1,129.40 | $1,129.30 | |