| 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 | $158.25 | 3.309% | $163.4865 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.50 | 5.351% | $63.7374 | $63.74 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.52 | 7.475% | $264.9474 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.61 | 11.285% | $44.08 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.29 | 9.470% | $15.6433 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.92 | 7.666% | $231.3958 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.35 | 13.561% | $271.8083 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.44 | $1,055.0987 | $1,055.11 | $1,055.15 | $1,055.00 | |