| 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 | $156.89 | 7.237% | $168.2441 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.99 | 6.216% | $250.6591 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.59 | 13.148% | $262.0395 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.77 | 7.812% | $39.6425 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.87 | 5.852% | $58.081 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.95 | 10.789% | $111.8415 | $111.84 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.78 | 12.683% | $193.5669 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.84 | $1,084.0746 | $1,084.07 | $1,084.10 | $1,084.00 | |