| 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 | $237.97 | 5.672% | $251.4677 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.79 | 6.508% | $162.7336 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.37 | 7.648% | $68.2165 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.82 | 9.660% | $148.9402 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.31 | 7.627% | $183.2995 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.46 | 11.597% | $160.0971 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.59 | 9.631% | $190.3085 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.31 | $1,165.0631 | $1,165.07 | $1,165.05 | $1,165.00 | |