| 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 | $175.90 | 5.239% | $185.1154 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.58 | 11.487% | $152.2689 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.68 | 12.630% | $259.8149 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.34 | 8.695% | $142.76 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.79 | 11.329% | $163.4198 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.38 | 8.372% | $165.1373 | $165.14 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.76 | 11.351% | $215.7537 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.43 | $1,284.2700 | $1,284.27 | $1,284.20 | $1,284.30 | |