| 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 | $165.26 | 5.500% | $174.3493 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.26 | 12.124% | $131.4766 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.76 | 4.127% | $259.0263 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.85 | 12.730% | $16.7404 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.35 | 3.661% | $15.912 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.62 | 12.494% | $257.1838 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.72 | 10.541% | $126.8126 | $126.81 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.82 | $981.5010 | $981.50 | $981.55 | $981.40 | |