| 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 | $157.65 | 5.459% | $166.2561 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.85 | 5.567% | $207.8086 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.39 | 13.423% | $124.0734 | $124.07 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.81 | 10.608% | $130.3073 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.27 | 4.423% | $105.7492 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.29 | 10.221% | $243.9081 | $243.91 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.42 | 10.296% | $253.0411 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.68 | $1,231.1438 | $1,231.15 | $1,231.10 | $1,231.10 | |