| 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 | $153.43 | 4.625% | $160.5261 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.35 | 6.668% | $149.7085 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.61 | 10.865% | $152.5613 | $152.56 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.39 | 9.107% | $219.7306 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.30 | 10.353% | $180.2064 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 13.792% | $54.4722 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.53 | 11.734% | $206.1828 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.48 | $1,123.3879 | $1,123.39 | $1,123.40 | $1,123.40 | |