| 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 | $154.89 | 6.843% | $165.4891 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.74 | 5.144% | $224.7348 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.97 | 13.520% | $208.8427 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.53 | 10.789% | $146.8287 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.39 | 5.797% | $191.9052 | $191.91 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.44 | 7.619% | $13.3878 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.47 | 7.740% | $267.7016 | $267.70 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.43 | $1,218.8899 | $1,218.89 | $1,218.95 | $1,218.80 | |