| 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 | $185.74 | 10.448% | $205.1461 | $205.15 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.62 | 13.204% | $246.3545 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.29 | 5.553% | $171.302 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.59 | 8.794% | $142.0741 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.75 | 5.615% | $70.498 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.30 | 8.712% | $228.6213 | $228.62 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.61 | 10.259% | $81.1616 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.90 | $1,145.1576 | $1,145.15 | $1,145.10 | $1,145.20 | |