| 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 | $162.89 | 7.538% | $175.1686 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.67 | 11.814% | $265.7483 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.86 | 9.527% | $247.3777 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.41 | 6.745% | $259.828 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.53 | 8.324% | $197.7238 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.30 | 11.836% | $140.1305 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.76 | 8.203% | $252.9353 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,411.42 | $1,538.9122 | $1,538.92 | $1,538.95 | $1,538.80 | |