| 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 | $151.48 | 13.303% | $171.6314 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.31 | 5.434% | $232.2816 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.87 | 10.508% | $255.1298 | $255.13 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.77 | 8.662% | $85.5931 | $85.59 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.64 | 11.528% | $87.7056 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.84 | 3.292% | $119.6535 | $119.65 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.35 | 5.448% | $137.4515 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.26 | $1,089.4465 | $1,089.44 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.50 | |