| 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 | $149.79 | 7.384% | $160.8505 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.32 | 12.606% | $154.6306 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.58 | 6.420% | $246.4474 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.28 | 6.415% | $225.8978 | $225.90 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.64 | 12.310% | $225.3388 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.98 | 7.699% | $86.1377 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.43 | 4.708% | $157.5122 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.02 | $1,256.8150 | $1,256.82 | $1,256.85 | $1,256.70 | |