| 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 | $216.55 | 5.790% | $229.0882 | $229.09 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.61 | 6.636% | $131.8128 | $131.81 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.51 | 5.127% | $166.6368 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.25 | 7.870% | $177.1765 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.39 | 7.788% | $161.0245 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.47 | 7.192% | $139.8534 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.95 | 7.538% | $81.6751 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.73 | $1,087.2673 | $1,087.27 | $1,087.30 | $1,087.30 | |