| 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 | $154.51 | 5.605% | $163.1703 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.54 | 7.245% | $191.4752 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.39 | 10.653% | $72.356 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.90 | 13.220% | $194.6252 | $194.63 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.52 | 3.520% | $51.2631 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.48 | 8.309% | $151.0694 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.27 | 12.866% | $268.9258 | $268.93 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.61 | $1,092.8850 | $1,092.90 | $1,092.90 | $1,093.00 | |