| 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 | $146.49 | 7.278% | $157.1515 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.48 | 3.185% | $255.3622 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.63 | 3.696% | $56.6491 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.70 | 6.221% | $179.1948 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.90 | 6.666% | $265.4917 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.53 | 7.826% | $21.0584 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.89 | 11.463% | $130.2891 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.62 | $1,065.1968 | $1,065.19 | $1,065.20 | $1,065.30 | |