| 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 | $145.89 | 7.594% | $156.9689 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.35 | 3.186% | $68.4639 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.82 | 7.590% | $204.2273 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.96 | 9.309% | $250.2739 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.94 | 6.455% | $218.1689 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.78 | 6.713% | $144.8949 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.40 | 8.441% | $188.0367 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.14 | $1,231.0345 | $1,231.03 | $1,231.00 | $1,231.10 | |