| 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 | $147.66 | 6.528% | $157.2992 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.67 | 5.303% | $174.4555 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.62 | 7.849% | $6.0611 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.89 | 11.381% | $261.6228 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.46 | 10.189% | $262.7567 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.63 | 10.486% | $221.6681 | $221.67 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.52 | 6.446% | $104.8706 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.45 | $1,188.7340 | $1,188.74 | $1,188.65 | $1,188.90 | |