| 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 | $146.87 | 12.665% | $165.4711 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.64 | 5.184% | $114.2719 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.69 | 13.203% | $215.8668 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.39 | 7.515% | $120.8361 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.46 | 12.335% | $262.2573 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.88 | 13.316% | $194.7675 | $194.77 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.92 | 4.383% | $149.1842 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.85 | $1,222.6549 | $1,222.66 | $1,222.60 | $1,222.80 | |