| 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 | $147.88 | 11.684% | $165.1583 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.84 | 5.623% | $161.4342 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.94 | 6.524% | $135.2216 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.30 | 13.217% | $263.0031 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.42 | 8.269% | $68.6642 | $68.66 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.31 | 12.463% | $264.6367 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.38 | 13.526% | $85.5759 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.07 | $1,143.6940 | $1,143.69 | $1,143.70 | $1,143.70 | |