| 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 | $158.36 | 4.358% | $165.2613 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.30 | 11.283% | $277.4285 | $277.43 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.97 | 9.380% | $243.8846 | $243.88 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.25 | 6.523% | $188.812 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.97 | 11.601% | $97.0594 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.27 | 12.319% | $21.6439 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.67 | 4.557% | $231.7715 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.79 | $1,225.8612 | $1,225.85 | $1,225.85 | $1,225.90 | |