| 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 | $165.81 | 6.239% | $176.1549 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.58 | 3.710% | $159.2778 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.31 | 9.224% | $149.9755 | $149.98 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.99 | 7.772% | $242.4762 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.66 | 12.510% | $226.8877 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.64 | 8.515% | $244.8532 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.92 | 13.445% | $56.6317 | $56.63 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.91 | $1,256.2570 | $1,256.26 | $1,256.35 | $1,256.40 | |