| 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 | $147.41 | 6.658% | $157.2246 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.37 | 8.141% | $236.1475 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.57 | 11.488% | $11.7843 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.38 | 11.795% | $262.0251 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.96 | 11.556% | $14.4577 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.34 | 7.532% | $154.1364 | $154.14 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.43 | 9.784% | $172.833 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.46 | $1,008.6086 | $1,008.61 | $1,008.65 | $1,008.50 | |