| 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 | $154.80 | 7.133% | $165.8419 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.49 | 12.606% | $175.0911 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.39 | 3.831% | $89.6996 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.71 | 3.375% | $152.6952 | $152.70 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.25 | 5.295% | $232.9652 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.46 | 5.786% | $204.6536 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.40 | 5.352% | $198.4832 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.50 | $1,219.4298 | $1,219.43 | $1,219.45 | $1,219.50 | |