| 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 | $136.81 | 6.782% | $146.0885 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.84 | 7.308% | $250.929 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.58 | 13.339% | $178.5996 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.80 | 4.864% | $55.3682 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.73 | 11.768% | $17.5811 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.34 | 5.407% | $177.4421 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.41 | 12.205% | $264.1418 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.51 | $1,090.1503 | $1,090.15 | $1,090.20 | $1,090.10 | |