| 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 | $162.28 | 7.690% | $174.7593 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.75 | 13.530% | $184.7701 | $184.77 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.45 | 6.339% | $207.8396 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.84 | 9.820% | $167.8489 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.31 | 12.625% | $51.0304 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.46 | 10.276% | $129.5302 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.83 | 12.728% | $229.7735 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.92 | $1,145.5520 | $1,145.55 | $1,145.55 | $1,145.50 | |