| 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 | $144.66 | 8.697% | $157.2411 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.51 | 5.600% | $221.2426 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 10.381% | $218.5323 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.86 | 13.220% | $216.0917 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.82 | 3.845% | $254.2333 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.26 | 5.410% | $17.1397 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.40 | 13.413% | $115.0008 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.49 | $1,199.4815 | $1,199.47 | $1,199.55 | $1,199.30 | |