| 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 | $162.98 | 5.415% | $171.8054 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.54 | 8.124% | $151.9575 | $151.96 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.75 | 10.656% | $255.3387 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.71 | 12.354% | $250.2236 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.45 | 11.368% | $258.8749 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.40 | 13.533% | $180.9716 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.93 | 13.638% | $222.6509 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,344.76 | $1,491.8226 | $1,491.82 | $1,491.75 | $1,491.90 | |