| 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 | $145.50 | 6.645% | $155.1685 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.61 | 4.593% | $133.4711 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.58 | 3.218% | $50.1433 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.53 | 10.191% | $202.2335 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.28 | 12.313% | $108.135 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.86 | 7.234% | $172.4966 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.63 | 3.815% | $195.8262 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.99 | $1,017.4742 | $1,017.48 | $1,017.50 | $1,017.40 | |