| 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 | $153.53 | 6.335% | $163.2561 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.43 | 6.612% | $238.2032 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.67 | 9.676% | $18.283 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.82 | 3.633% | $60.9569 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.87 | 11.217% | $215.6164 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.45 | 12.370% | $85.9069 | $85.91 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.97 | 12.805% | $51.8565 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.74 | $834.0790 | $834.09 | $834.05 | $834.20 | |