| 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 | $231.50 | 5.449% | $244.1144 | $244.11 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.58 | 13.237% | $165.9828 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.82 | 13.237% | $194.5638 | $194.56 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.94 | 9.772% | $27.3771 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.59 | 8.829% | $155.1793 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.25 | 3.229% | $218.0713 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.48 | 8.186% | $51.3667 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.16 | $1,056.6554 | $1,056.65 | $1,056.65 | $1,056.80 | |