| 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 | $147.88 | 6.736% | $157.8412 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.56 | 11.750% | $224.1258 | $224.13 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.94 | 10.730% | $150.5264 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.79 | 12.235% | $153.5263 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.73 | 4.265% | $166.5425 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.78 | 3.157% | $150.3823 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.79 | 13.240% | $228.507 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.47 | $1,231.4515 | $1,231.46 | $1,231.55 | $1,231.30 | |