| 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 | $238.28 | 6.785% | $254.4473 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.92 | 4.373% | $176.3069 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.91 | 10.831% | $261.4614 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.47 | 8.705% | $155.9591 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.92 | 9.124% | $9.7339 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.58 | 11.619% | $221.653 | $221.65 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.44 | 10.796% | $81.3686 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.52 | $1,160.9302 | $1,160.93 | $1,160.90 | $1,161.00 | |