| 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 | $145.92 | 5.230% | $153.5516 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.59 | 6.377% | $181.4685 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.45 | 7.135% | $176.1835 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.74 | 9.552% | $184.858 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.39 | 7.200% | $159.0741 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.86 | 11.834% | $11.0268 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.30 | 13.123% | $255.9973 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.25 | $1,122.1598 | $1,122.16 | $1,122.15 | $1,122.30 | |