| 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 | $144.32 | 9.819% | $158.4908 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.97 | 10.318% | $197.4361 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.93 | 13.627% | $130.5915 | $130.59 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.50 | 12.665% | $159.421 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.28 | 12.574% | $254.7324 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.62 | 8.673% | $37.6226 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.34 | 3.180% | $182.9794 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.96 | $1,121.2738 | $1,121.27 | $1,121.30 | $1,121.20 | |