| 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 | $166.52 | 5.376% | $175.4721 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.61 | 11.522% | $203.6503 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.85 | 13.852% | $225.2562 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.52 | 12.581% | $257.2701 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.80 | 8.521% | $145.2011 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.68 | 6.834% | $139.6107 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.77 | 4.494% | $155.4557 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.75 | $1,301.9162 | $1,301.92 | $1,301.85 | $1,302.10 | |