| 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 | $142.32 | 6.315% | $151.3075 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.47 | 12.264% | $163.3104 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.99 | 7.320% | $180.2869 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.63 | 11.639% | $68.8031 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.28 | 9.816% | $51.921 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.27 | 9.662% | $274.4511 | $274.45 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.89 | 9.456% | $71.026 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.85 | $961.1060 | $961.11 | $961.10 | $961.10 | |