| 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 | $152.48 | 7.183% | $163.4326 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.68 | 8.512% | $265.5072 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.69 | 13.686% | $39.4377 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.38 | 10.248% | $231.9397 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.59 | 8.592% | $124.4356 | $124.44 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.52 | 7.677% | $249.2938 | $249.29 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.29 | 5.708% | $82.7588 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.63 | $1,156.8054 | $1,156.81 | $1,156.85 | $1,156.70 | |