| 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 | $149.64 | 5.779% | $158.2877 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.59 | 6.283% | $185.5595 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.45 | 7.527% | $155.3228 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.83 | 6.160% | $180.2915 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.27 | 12.596% | $281.794 | $281.79 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.55 | 11.601% | $184.7555 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.49 | 5.758% | $210.9766 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.82 | $1,356.9876 | $1,356.99 | $1,357.00 | $1,357.10 | |