| 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 | $147.42 | 7.542% | $158.5384 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.90 | 13.302% | $249.1511 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.69 | 7.654% | $175.1423 | $175.14 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.92 | 8.476% | $50.8969 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.38 | 4.787% | $135.5734 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.93 | 13.515% | $216.7342 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.51 | 9.286% | $202.7365 | $202.74 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.75 | $1,188.7728 | $1,188.77 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.70 | |