| 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 | $144.64 | 7.250% | $155.1264 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.89 | 6.331% | $6.2629 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.99 | 13.263% | $167.6179 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.48 | 10.662% | $266.12 | $266.12 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.61 | 8.439% | $126.4507 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.54 | 11.823% | $65.4612 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.63 | 5.525% | $232.8198 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.78 | $1,019.8589 | $1,019.86 | $1,019.80 | $1,019.90 | |