| 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 | $164.99 | 3.734% | $171.1507 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.83 | 5.714% | $150.9913 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.33 | 5.281% | $198.2757 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.28 | 7.636% | $187.588 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.35 | 8.409% | $200.9361 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.96 | 5.753% | $121.5736 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.64 | 7.482% | $155.462 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.38 | $1,185.9774 | $1,185.98 | $1,186.00 | $1,186.10 | |