| 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 | $147.70 | 7.818% | $159.2472 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.45 | 7.307% | $215.0969 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.81 | 6.509% | $254.3541 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.37 | 12.638% | $154.7308 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.26 | 7.136% | $52.7752 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.65 | 9.181% | $164.4812 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.91 | 7.696% | $39.7506 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.15 | $1,040.4360 | $1,040.44 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.50 | |