| 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 | $155.58 | 6.306% | $165.3909 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.49 | 4.128% | $238.9633 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.82 | 6.505% | $146.7852 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.91 | 9.592% | $34.9708 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.98 | 11.453% | $31.1845 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.66 | 6.651% | $186.2766 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.42 | 12.385% | $131.9625 | $131.96 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.86 | $935.5338 | $935.53 | $935.55 | $935.70 | |