| 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 | $150.43 | 6.194% | $159.7476 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.44 | 7.760% | $197.6749 | $197.67 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.53 | 12.154% | $67.8868 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.39 | 4.117% | $182.6108 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.86 | 4.640% | $171.4631 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.36 | 5.603% | $218.9784 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.84 | 10.604% | $266.3787 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.85 | $1,264.7403 | $1,264.74 | $1,264.75 | $1,264.80 | |