| 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 | $145.38 | 5.605% | $153.5285 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.99 | 6.285% | $209.3708 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.53 | 7.519% | $230.6605 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.78 | 10.285% | $240.1787 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.57 | 11.547% | $15.1369 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.61 | 13.836% | $61.0275 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.26 | 7.287% | $265.2778 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.12 | $1,175.1807 | $1,175.19 | $1,175.25 | $1,175.20 | |