| 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 | $206.79 | 5.678% | $218.5315 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.99 | 5.253% | $159.974 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.97 | 7.311% | $139.4721 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.31 | 11.188% | $159.3435 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.37 | 11.250% | $113.8866 | $113.89 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.90 | 5.467% | $16.7693 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.66 | 9.720% | $254.1774 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.99 | $1,062.1544 | $1,062.15 | $1,062.15 | $1,062.20 | |