| 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 | $155.40 | 6.277% | $165.1545 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.88 | 11.788% | $254.7425 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.84 | 7.810% | $222.9942 | $222.99 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.97 | 10.743% | $164.9738 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.73 | 10.331% | $202.7111 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.35 | 13.220% | $104.5587 | $104.56 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.61 | 8.144% | $256.961 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.78 | $1,372.0958 | $1,372.08 | $1,372.05 | $1,372.20 | |