| 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 | $146.72 | 7.803% | $158.1686 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.33 | 4.227% | $181.6989 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.50 | 10.650% | $138.8658 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.56 | 12.531% | $49.0185 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.75 | 11.430% | $249.3246 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.29 | 9.528% | $254.4226 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.37 | 12.723% | $254.0438 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.52 | $1,285.5428 | $1,285.54 | $1,285.45 | $1,285.50 | |