| 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 | $159.30 | 3.554% | $164.9615 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.83 | 13.535% | $209.8467 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.31 | 5.702% | $97.5735 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.58 | 12.554% | $255.0249 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.50 | 6.659% | $43.1969 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.63 | 7.858% | $231.4956 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.66 | 11.558% | $135.7215 | $135.72 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.81 | $1,137.8206 | $1,137.82 | $1,137.75 | $1,137.80 | |