| 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 | $165.38 | 5.459% | $174.4081 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.50 | 5.663% | $225.5905 | $225.59 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.88 | 9.151% | $75.1832 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.56 | 6.168% | $88.714 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.72 | 13.754% | $232.8772 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.48 | 13.291% | $216.9296 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.43 | 10.301% | $146.0716 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.95 | $1,159.7742 | $1,159.77 | $1,159.80 | $1,159.80 | |