| 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 | $146.27 | 5.450% | $154.2417 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.67 | 7.420% | $130.6979 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.29 | 7.868% | $159.9575 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.85 | 7.812% | $174.4937 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.36 | 6.594% | $175.1979 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.55 | 12.628% | $177.4454 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.27 | 12.425% | $268.9993 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.26 | $1,241.0334 | $1,241.04 | $1,241.05 | $1,241.00 | |