| 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 | $145.53 | 6.689% | $155.2645 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.33 | 5.677% | $174.7158 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.57 | 6.365% | $200.5725 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.55 | 8.340% | $236.7771 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.34 | 5.229% | $217.1295 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.63 | 9.417% | $53.2095 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.41 | 9.814% | $68.5349 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.36 | $1,106.2038 | $1,106.20 | $1,106.20 | $1,106.20 | |