| 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 | $216.80 | 6.800% | $231.5424 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.60 | 8.469% | $159.0156 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.39 | 13.735% | $210.8533 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.57 | 4.189% | $160.003 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.31 | 7.869% | $55.3476 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.99 | 6.535% | $118.2432 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.88 | 5.463% | $188.6522 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.54 | $1,123.6573 | $1,123.65 | $1,123.65 | $1,123.60 | |