| 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 | $168.92 | 6.460% | $179.8322 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.50 | 6.308% | $137.6689 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.93 | 6.740% | $131.2155 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.64 | 12.170% | $214.9626 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.77 | 7.489% | $154.5369 | $154.54 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.65 | 8.634% | $194.0746 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.25 | 6.195% | $131.9473 | $131.95 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.66 | $1,144.2380 | $1,144.24 | $1,144.20 | $1,144.20 | |