| 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 | $146.51 | 12.777% | $165.2296 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.26 | 6.608% | $24.797 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.99 | 6.785% | $120.6564 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.46 | 5.240% | $132.0341 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.52 | 5.418% | $237.7387 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.37 | 6.602% | $109.1285 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.76 | 13.273% | $205.885 | $205.89 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.87 | $995.4693 | $995.48 | $995.55 | $995.40 | |