| 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 | $149.27 | 11.325% | $166.1748 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.73 | 8.624% | $228.9034 | $228.90 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.70 | 4.457% | $79.0739 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.51 | 13.449% | $142.3898 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.87 | 13.347% | $168.7397 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.35 | 9.607% | $91.3574 | $91.36 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.85 | 10.690% | $259.9555 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.28 | $1,136.5945 | $1,136.59 | $1,136.55 | $1,136.70 | |