| 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 | $147.26 | 7.608% | $158.4635 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.61 | 12.717% | $184.4163 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.55 | 3.694% | $202.7736 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.92 | 6.452% | $256.4642 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.68 | 13.365% | $278.5151 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.84 | 11.642% | $28.8483 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.91 | 11.297% | $67.791 | $67.79 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.77 | $1,177.2720 | $1,177.27 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.30 | |