| 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 | $159.86 | 6.250% | $169.8513 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.78 | 3.714% | $144.9714 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.31 | 13.701% | $227.7545 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.63 | 10.398% | $170.7084 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.77 | 7.767% | $203.4318 | $203.43 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.32 | 5.759% | $258.3904 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.88 | 4.135% | $175.8632 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.55 | $1,350.9710 | $1,350.96 | $1,350.95 | $1,351.10 | |