| 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 | $83.99 | 6.565% | $89.5039 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.69 | 5.249% | $161.7572 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.79 | 11.445% | $186.9936 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.86 | 8.153% | $115.5723 | $115.57 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.73 | 13.504% | $149.5188 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.43 | 5.470% | $186.0807 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.67 | 4.319% | $258.3669 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.16 | $1,147.7934 | $1,147.79 | $1,147.75 | $1,147.90 | |