| 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 | 5.111% | $155.2489 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.57 | 13.431% | $261.5379 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.51 | 6.125% | $163.9737 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.35 | 7.426% | $189.4458 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.55 | 13.152% | $250.6883 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.85 | 7.195% | $216.3731 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.44 | 11.354% | $274.4208 | $274.42 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,378.97 | $1,511.6885 | $1,511.69 | $1,511.65 | $1,511.60 | |