| 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 | $147.46 | 7.280% | $158.1951 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.36 | 7.788% | $251.5341 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.31 | 5.200% | $255.9621 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.88 | 4.623% | $198.6582 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.42 | 8.450% | $14.554 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.70 | 3.693% | $245.4413 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.61 | 5.666% | $49.2509 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.74 | $1,173.5957 | $1,173.59 | $1,173.60 | $1,173.70 | |