| 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 | $155.67 | 12.564% | $175.2284 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.48 | 4.831% | $155.6531 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.75 | 7.811% | $241.2271 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.96 | 8.699% | $210.8326 | $210.83 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.46 | 7.112% | $37.9819 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.74 | 7.845% | $248.8416 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.62 | 11.360% | $17.3944 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.68 | $1,087.1591 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.10 | |