| 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 | $154.75 | 6.856% | $165.3597 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.67 | 13.724% | $144.0542 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.61 | 7.135% | $227.7797 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.39 | 4.565% | $239.8617 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.52 | 13.551% | $239.0476 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.56 | 10.373% | $17.174 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.27 | 8.784% | $230.9158 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.77 | $1,264.1927 | $1,264.19 | $1,264.15 | $1,264.30 | |