| 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 | $165.54 | 5.790% | $175.1248 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.75 | 13.847% | $239.9326 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.34 | 7.712% | $202.8648 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.90 | 4.768% | $152.8565 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.73 | 7.843% | $194.9047 | $194.90 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.40 | 5.591% | $16.261 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.49 | 10.797% | $162.3065 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.15 | $1,144.2509 | $1,144.24 | $1,144.20 | $1,144.30 | |