| 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 | $159.75 | 8.195% | $172.8415 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.91 | 7.312% | $253.1597 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.62 | 11.528% | $260.5517 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.81 | 10.426% | $234.9976 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.50 | 3.187% | $216.1768 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.70 | 11.341% | $15.2537 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.85 | 11.466% | $22.126 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.14 | $1,175.1070 | $1,175.11 | $1,175.15 | $1,175.20 | |