| 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 | $153.96 | 4.671% | $161.1515 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.30 | 6.129% | $249.7215 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.61 | 6.284% | $256.7928 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.95 | 6.651% | $167.3887 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.53 | 11.874% | $257.9031 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.99 | 9.683% | $159.0294 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.48 | 13.717% | $242.7631 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,376.82 | $1,494.7501 | $1,494.74 | $1,494.75 | $1,494.80 | |