| 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 | $147.91 | 11.711% | $165.2317 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.83 | 5.519% | $130.6642 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.25 | 5.645% | $124.9252 | $124.93 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.59 | 9.713% | $50.0182 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.76 | 6.398% | $235.9482 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.72 | 9.521% | $254.8773 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.30 | 8.736% | $173.2164 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.36 | $1,134.8812 | $1,134.89 | $1,134.90 | $1,134.80 | |