| 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 | $142.80 | 6.624% | $152.2591 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.66 | 13.328% | $150.3409 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.77 | 9.166% | $165.6812 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.75 | 13.432% | $18.9999 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.92 | 11.303% | $25.5106 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.75 | 10.332% | $196.1151 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.75 | 13.356% | $121.0075 | $121.01 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.40 | $829.9143 | $829.92 | $829.90 | $829.90 | |