| 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 | $249.37 | 6.515% | $265.6165 | $265.62 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.91 | 6.529% | $156.5018 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.47 | 10.616% | $187.4609 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.26 | 8.805% | $172.1948 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.72 | 3.721% | $110.6911 | $110.69 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.42 | 8.659% | $36.3138 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.76 | 5.734% | $221.7876 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.91 | $1,150.5665 | $1,150.56 | $1,150.55 | $1,150.60 | |