| 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 | $156.68 | 5.418% | $165.1689 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.27 | 10.348% | $211.0626 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.77 | 12.336% | $258.1144 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.41 | 7.403% | $185.1735 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.67 | 13.585% | $185.9046 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.59 | 6.482% | $15.5357 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.92 | 6.292% | $239.072 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.31 | $1,260.0317 | $1,260.02 | $1,259.95 | $1,260.10 | |