| 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 | $152.50 | 5.776% | $161.3084 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.33 | 10.856% | $213.2093 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.64 | 11.356% | $152.1568 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.33 | 7.734% | $265.3812 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.95 | 9.393% | $269.0521 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.76 | 11.273% | $178.8825 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.95 | 13.278% | $154.0014 | $154.00 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.46 | $1,393.9917 | $1,393.99 | $1,394.00 | $1,394.10 | |