| 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 | $148.43 | 8.829% | $161.5349 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.53 | 5.563% | $259.1888 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.60 | 5.616% | $231.9327 | $231.93 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.74 | 13.197% | $178.5569 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.86 | 13.556% | $169.0395 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.55 | 5.489% | $231.6011 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.85 | 6.486% | $13.6835 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.56 | $1,245.5374 | $1,245.53 | $1,245.60 | $1,245.50 | |