| 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 | $147.34 | 9.750% | $161.7057 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.86 | 8.340% | $223.0287 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.51 | 10.521% | $262.4984 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.48 | 8.520% | $195.8569 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.90 | 12.445% | $85.3458 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.71 | 5.353% | $16.551 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.36 | 13.191% | $186.0407 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.16 | $1,131.0272 | $1,131.04 | $1,131.05 | $1,131.00 | |