| 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 | $133.75 | 11.456% | $149.0724 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.37 | 3.865% | $218.5008 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.29 | 5.249% | $173.9661 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.89 | 4.355% | $186.6807 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.75 | 11.176% | $27.5161 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.86 | 3.131% | $184.4601 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.76 | 12.560% | $222.5987 | $222.60 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.67 | $1,162.7949 | $1,162.80 | $1,162.75 | $1,162.90 | |