| 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 | $158.45 | 7.575% | $170.4526 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.98 | 13.726% | $146.6838 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.64 | 9.790% | $178.5625 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.70 | 12.457% | $126.739 | $126.74 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.86 | 13.722% | $284.1458 | $284.15 | $284.15 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.66 | 11.605% | $52.0749 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.36 | 13.487% | $52.6126 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.65 | $1,011.2712 | $1,011.26 | $1,011.25 | $1,011.30 | |