| 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 | $165.62 | 4.637% | $173.2998 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.85 | 10.236% | $252.2751 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.46 | 9.845% | $112.5472 | $112.55 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.56 | 3.851% | $150.127 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.63 | 12.699% | $213.7111 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.51 | 7.348% | $152.9816 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.86 | 12.170% | $74.9969 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.49 | $1,129.9387 | $1,129.95 | $1,130.00 | $1,129.90 | |