| 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 | $147.40 | 6.697% | $157.2714 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.35 | 8.840% | $247.4477 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.33 | 4.872% | $123.0463 | $123.05 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.28 | 8.394% | $201.9163 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.28 | 8.840% | $164.6532 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.87 | 3.358% | $15.3693 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.68 | 3.344% | $200.1567 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.19 | $1,109.8609 | $1,109.87 | $1,109.80 | $1,109.90 | |