| 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 | $145.72 | 13.184% | $164.9317 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.74 | 13.305% | $207.0536 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.58 | 8.180% | $254.8504 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.73 | 9.279% | $265.2529 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.72 | 5.488% | $240.2173 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.25 | 13.726% | $172.0106 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.60 | 6.234% | $254.5367 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,425.34 | $1,558.8532 | $1,558.85 | $1,558.85 | $1,558.90 | |