| 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 | $156.42 | 5.657% | $165.2687 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.50 | 6.748% | $148.9135 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.61 | 11.824% | $116.9791 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.29 | 12.539% | $258.0407 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.37 | 9.284% | $142.4736 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.60 | 11.557% | $46.4077 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.96 | 13.322% | $263.9949 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.75 | $1,142.0782 | $1,142.07 | $1,142.05 | $1,142.10 | |