| 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 | $153.59 | 5.749% | $162.4199 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.42 | 10.519% | $213.7658 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.79 | 7.614% | $238.6771 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.34 | 13.673% | $9.4803 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.63 | 11.704% | $72.1943 | $72.19 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.84 | 11.813% | $123.9335 | $123.93 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.97 | 9.203% | $254.4102 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.58 | $1,074.8811 | $1,074.88 | $1,074.90 | $1,074.90 | |