| 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 | $143.32 | 9.870% | $157.4657 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.26 | 6.724% | $172.1031 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.86 | 7.750% | $162.5517 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.98 | 13.710% | $204.6553 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.73 | 7.533% | $166.3858 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.74 | 11.544% | $119.0621 | $119.06 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.86 | 12.854% | $72.0686 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.75 | $1,054.2923 | $1,054.30 | $1,054.25 | $1,054.50 | |