| 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 | $148.50 | 6.725% | $158.4866 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.30 | 6.759% | $211.7031 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.76 | 5.652% | $14.5377 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.94 | 9.251% | $84.0577 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.76 | 13.635% | $225.8609 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.49 | 8.846% | $265.0291 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.52 | 11.571% | $18.4315 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.27 | $978.1066 | $978.11 | $978.15 | $978.10 | |