| 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 | $145.77 | 6.600% | $155.3908 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.52 | 6.155% | $261.6933 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.59 | 8.720% | $163.7214 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.69 | 8.325% | $207.6482 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.66 | 11.214% | $96.3781 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.25 | 12.282% | $81.1237 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.80 | 8.709% | $116.1012 | $116.10 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.28 | $1,082.0567 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.00 | |