| 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 | $145.70 | 7.856% | $157.1462 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.41 | 12.635% | $265.1541 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.65 | 5.128% | $145.76 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.30 | 11.117% | $94.7828 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.50 | 7.239% | $138.8745 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.92 | 8.294% | $176.4326 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.93 | 9.733% | $254.5037 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.41 | $1,232.6539 | $1,232.64 | $1,232.65 | $1,232.70 | |