| 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 | $157.25 | 5.626% | $166.0969 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.37 | 9.594% | $115.4792 | $115.48 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.74 | 6.662% | $78.6526 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.34 | 8.394% | $112.0144 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.85 | 12.552% | $184.4165 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.26 | 5.589% | $188.223 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.45 | 7.363% | $129.3187 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.26 | $974.2013 | $974.20 | $974.15 | $974.20 | |