| 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 | $148.79 | 6.349% | $158.2367 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.68 | 8.825% | $60.5938 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.77 | 6.213% | $190.9391 | $190.94 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.90 | 3.488% | $202.733 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.46 | 5.629% | $152.5917 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.89 | 11.506% | $154.8707 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.62 | 10.178% | $276.1281 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.11 | $1,196.0931 | $1,196.09 | $1,196.15 | $1,196.00 | |