| 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 | $152.53 | 6.321% | $162.1714 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.67 | 6.502% | $220.1077 | $220.11 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.62 | 4.723% | $151.4504 | $151.45 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.52 | 7.455% | $199.3505 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.95 | 13.704% | $246.6808 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 8.769% | $52.0677 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.83 | 10.386% | $157.6643 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.99 | $1,189.4928 | $1,189.49 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.70 | |