| 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 | $145.49 | 6.862% | $155.4735 | $155.47 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.26 | 7.171% | $177.1108 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.44 | 12.852% | $251.028 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.63 | 12.600% | $265.3194 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.62 | 3.308% | $8.9051 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.68 | 7.256% | $266.7242 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.31 | 9.529% | $165.7283 | $165.73 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.43 | $1,290.2893 | $1,290.29 | $1,290.25 | $1,290.20 | |