| 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 | $146.90 | 9.445% | $160.7747 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.35 | 13.794% | $249.6071 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.42 | 9.255% | $229.8944 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.82 | 8.588% | $157.2571 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.29 | 5.135% | $251.5775 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.75 | 8.550% | $150.6131 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.25 | 7.201% | $17.4202 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.78 | $1,217.1441 | $1,217.14 | $1,217.10 | $1,217.20 | |