| 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 | $150.40 | 13.585% | $170.8318 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.89 | 8.591% | $118.2447 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.88 | 3.394% | $147.7293 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.37 | 4.346% | $124.5578 | $124.56 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.56 | 12.616% | $192.0778 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.82 | 6.816% | $226.2577 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.89 | 13.836% | $285.6031 | $285.60 | $285.60 | $285.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.81 | $1,265.3022 | $1,265.30 | $1,265.35 | $1,265.30 | |