| 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 | $150.75 | 5.584% | $159.1679 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.28 | 13.413% | $231.6801 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.37 | 11.791% | $185.9867 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.57 | 10.328% | $158.3979 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.52 | 6.265% | $154.6368 | $154.64 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.96 | 7.692% | $18.2646 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.97 | 11.337% | $278.3091 | $278.31 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.42 | $1,186.4431 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.50 | |