| 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 | $145.73 | 13.327% | $165.1514 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.58 | 6.309% | $104.7994 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.70 | 7.250% | $39.3608 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.83 | 4.688% | $260.4952 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.81 | 11.743% | $157.3453 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.91 | 4.556% | $121.1909 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.50 | 10.557% | $264.784 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.06 | $1,113.1270 | $1,113.13 | $1,113.15 | $1,113.20 | |