| 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 | $153.92 | 6.386% | $163.7493 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.51 | 6.624% | $170.0759 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.94 | 11.445% | $28.9088 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.54 | 10.251% | $192.4321 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.40 | 11.722% | $19.4396 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.81 | 9.833% | $260.0955 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.84 | 9.112% | $254.0564 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.96 | $1,088.7576 | $1,088.77 | $1,088.80 | $1,088.70 | |