| 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 | $145.70 | 6.310% | $154.8937 | $154.89 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.89 | 12.196% | $214.1709 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.38 | 10.221% | $61.0404 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.69 | 8.373% | $15.92 | $15.92 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.88 | 10.229% | $202.6891 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.26 | 5.558% | $264.1695 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.53 | 10.571% | $270.3793 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.33 | $1,183.2629 | $1,183.26 | $1,183.25 | $1,183.30 | |