| 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 | $154.55 | 5.168% | $162.5371 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.34 | 13.484% | $268.2081 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.77 | 6.259% | $163.3945 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.51 | 5.187% | $201.4436 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.44 | 6.672% | $150.8769 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.36 | 6.641% | $124.0875 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.45 | 8.759% | $115.774 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.42 | $1,186.3217 | $1,186.32 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.30 | |