| 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 | $150.91 | 8.315% | $163.4582 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.81 | 12.577% | $137.13 | $137.13 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.64 | 6.222% | $195.0661 | $195.07 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.46 | 13.264% | $148.8969 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.57 | 11.714% | $264.2818 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.63 | 6.406% | $13.4391 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.26 | 12.483% | $223.0088 | $223.01 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.28 | $1,145.2809 | $1,145.29 | $1,145.30 | $1,145.30 | |