| 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 | $145.60 | 7.651% | $156.7399 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.48 | 7.333% | $182.9813 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.73 | 5.381% | $232.6075 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.42 | 10.525% | $275.6715 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.99 | 8.719% | $11.9482 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.86 | 8.830% | $175.0639 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.84 | 4.227% | $189.5264 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.92 | $1,224.5387 | $1,224.54 | $1,224.55 | $1,224.50 | |