| 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 | $164.95 | 6.355% | $175.4326 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.66 | 13.853% | $161.2842 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.63 | 3.600% | $130.1527 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.48 | 3.221% | $235.8393 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.32 | 13.447% | $101.3309 | $101.33 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.83 | 9.354% | $188.9965 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.75 | 9.355% | $13.9428 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.62 | $1,006.9790 | $1,006.97 | $1,007.05 | $1,006.90 | |