| 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 | $175.67 | 5.503% | $185.3371 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.35 | 9.319% | $257.2823 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.79 | 8.678% | $164.9623 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.40 | 5.157% | $118.1965 | $118.20 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.60 | 10.271% | $166.0681 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.32 | 13.640% | $258.3264 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.56 | 13.816% | $149.7363 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.69 | $1,299.9090 | $1,299.92 | $1,299.95 | $1,299.90 | |