| 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 | $157.81 | 4.606% | $165.0787 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.64 | 12.212% | $181.3795 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.83 | 5.542% | $50.4807 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.40 | 13.596% | $148.1292 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.58 | 9.730% | $260.6965 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.68 | 12.321% | $248.9932 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.55 | 9.178% | $32.2621 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.49 | $1,087.0199 | $1,087.02 | $1,087.10 | $1,087.10 | |