| 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 | $165.72 | 9.255% | $181.0574 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.27 | 11.482% | $186.4759 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.29 | 9.182% | $114.9577 | $114.96 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.41 | 5.629% | $140.9196 | $140.92 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.63 | 3.411% | $250.9061 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.52 | 11.600% | $270.6523 | $270.65 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.91 | 7.694% | $224.9835 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.75 | $1,369.9525 | $1,369.96 | $1,369.95 | $1,370.10 | |