| 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 | $153.48 | 7.615% | $165.1675 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.80 | 5.644% | $107.5456 | $107.55 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.38 | 5.565% | $137.6356 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.66 | 3.335% | $56.4829 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.56 | 9.571% | $216.4685 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.95 | 7.478% | $189.1075 | $189.11 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.69 | 8.584% | $136.4792 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.52 | $1,008.8868 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.90 | |