| 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 | $131.67 | 13.562% | $149.5271 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.84 | 5.499% | $190.7844 | $190.78 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.91 | 4.395% | $248.3661 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.61 | 10.776% | $150.2233 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.91 | 12.443% | $192.1763 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.75 | 8.621% | $85.539 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.61 | 9.199% | $172.1085 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.30 | $1,188.7247 | $1,188.73 | $1,188.75 | $1,188.70 | |