| 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 | $151.88 | 8.739% | $165.1528 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.54 | 7.413% | $187.4787 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.66 | 4.741% | $45.7299 | $45.73 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.53 | 7.270% | $247.2895 | $247.29 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.39 | 9.364% | $151.3488 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.25 | 10.749% | $214.0224 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.69 | 7.141% | $45.7385 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.94 | $1,056.7606 | $1,056.76 | $1,056.80 | $1,056.70 | |