| 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 | $148.95 | 7.241% | $159.7355 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.97 | 10.627% | $195.7766 | $195.78 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.68 | 7.825% | $261.6697 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.93 | 13.358% | $31.6609 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.50 | 12.650% | $165.0323 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.99 | 5.670% | $138.4171 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.71 | 8.252% | $254.0783 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.73 | $1,206.3704 | $1,206.38 | $1,206.40 | $1,206.40 | |