| 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 | $115.47 | 5.360% | $121.6592 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 5.744% | $148.6761 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.52 | 6.683% | $91.2353 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.72 | 12.726% | $260.0814 | $260.08 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.62 | 6.335% | $177.1754 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.62 | 6.846% | $6.0047 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.38 | 8.765% | $184.2262 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.93 | $989.0583 | $989.07 | $989.15 | $989.10 | |