| 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 | $147.37 | 7.529% | $158.4655 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.88 | 8.427% | $196.1228 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.72 | 12.279% | $149.0167 | $149.02 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.79 | 9.232% | $271.7583 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.28 | 13.435% | $51.3634 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.91 | 11.547% | $195.1069 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.56 | 3.156% | $151.1854 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.51 | $1,173.0190 | $1,173.03 | $1,172.95 | $1,173.10 | |