| 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 | $158.29 | 4.528% | $165.4574 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.33 | 8.464% | $210.7781 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.86 | 7.597% | $225.8031 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.65 | 6.462% | $130.5756 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.27 | 10.825% | $210.8667 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.43 | 4.466% | $162.3715 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.53 | 8.831% | $17.9898 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.36 | $1,123.8422 | $1,123.85 | $1,123.85 | $1,124.00 | |