| 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 | $165.30 | 6.592% | $176.1966 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.44 | 5.355% | $155.3354 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.63 | 10.525% | $263.7458 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.87 | 5.768% | $33.7083 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.98 | 13.144% | $58.8123 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.28 | 13.702% | $101.5131 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.54 | 11.300% | $200.941 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.04 | $990.2525 | $990.26 | $990.25 | $990.10 | |