| 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 | $145.84 | 6.453% | $155.2511 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.60 | 7.862% | $178.6195 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.84 | 8.254% | $156.7951 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.98 | 13.303% | $279.8357 | $279.84 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.95 | 9.379% | $224.1723 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.67 | 6.160% | $34.6825 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.30 | 8.142% | $6.8129 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.18 | $1,036.1691 | $1,036.17 | $1,036.15 | $1,036.20 | |