| 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 | $151.47 | 5.467% | $159.7509 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.74 | 7.562% | $248.1886 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.52 | 11.431% | $266.8995 | $266.90 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.69 | 7.512% | $264.1462 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.51 | 10.402% | $260.0078 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.97 | 6.359% | $58.4655 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.47 | 6.264% | $200.2758 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,346.37 | $1,457.7343 | $1,457.75 | $1,457.75 | $1,457.80 | |