| 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 | $155.90 | 6.650% | $166.2674 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.38 | 6.491% | $165.4657 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.98 | 7.868% | $214.6357 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.80 | 5.765% | $238.8174 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 13.368% | $279.6562 | $279.66 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.83 | 13.670% | $187.3623 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.43 | 5.403% | $250.2583 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,385.00 | $1,502.4630 | $1,502.48 | $1,502.40 | $1,502.60 | |