| 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 | $150.62 | 4.750% | $157.7745 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.38 | 13.177% | $50.228 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.53 | 6.807% | $205.6355 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.56 | 12.831% | $183.4181 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.91 | 10.699% | $251.1871 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.75 | 7.826% | $54.7217 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.39 | 7.786% | $240.7831 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.14 | $1,143.7480 | $1,143.75 | $1,143.75 | $1,143.70 | |