| 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 | $156.88 | 5.488% | $165.4896 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.70 | 13.225% | $134.3981 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.72 | 6.380% | $159.2721 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.40 | 11.757% | $269.7814 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.82 | 11.233% | $104.3588 | $104.36 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.92 | 8.536% | $220.2413 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.74 | 7.437% | $221.0409 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.18 | $1,274.5822 | $1,274.58 | $1,274.60 | $1,274.60 | |