| 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 | $156.96 | 5.538% | $165.6524 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.34 | 6.539% | $198.5248 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.42 | 4.130% | $225.3581 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.50 | 5.873% | $116.9897 | $116.99 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.62 | 10.495% | $26.0989 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.91 | 10.846% | $278.1237 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.96 | 3.147% | $135.0813 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.71 | $1,145.8289 | $1,145.82 | $1,145.80 | $1,145.90 | |