| 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 | $148.40 | 11.712% | $165.7806 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.56 | 11.757% | $15.1542 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.42 | 4.318% | $37.9926 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.62 | 3.391% | $84.3877 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.29 | 4.394% | $15.9618 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.33 | 6.708% | $25.9621 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.25 | 8.383% | $188.8574 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.87 | $534.0964 | $534.09 | $534.10 | $534.30 | |