| 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 | $94.31 | 5.805% | $99.7847 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.94 | 7.233% | $158.6405 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.99 | 7.700% | $263.8542 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.55 | 10.502% | $158.6256 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.28 | 4.353% | $170.3876 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.41 | 10.354% | $186.9507 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.83 | 6.456% | $205.2791 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.31 | $1,243.5224 | $1,243.52 | $1,243.60 | $1,243.60 | |