| 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 | $151.97 | 5.730% | $160.6779 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.83 | 6.304% | $209.2382 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.60 | 7.622% | $243.8715 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.97 | 13.765% | $177.4393 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.63 | 7.353% | $174.5882 | $174.59 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.34 | 4.780% | $157.5263 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.63 | 3.475% | $24.4511 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.97 | $1,147.7925 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.80 | |