| 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 | $154.97 | 5.638% | $163.7072 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.80 | 11.827% | $103.7755 | $103.78 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.68 | 12.795% | $234.2527 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.51 | 6.829% | $9.0911 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.91 | 6.343% | $156.2285 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.49 | 13.262% | $202.1613 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.39 | 6.206% | $189.4609 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.75 | $1,058.6772 | $1,058.68 | $1,058.70 | $1,058.80 | |