| 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 | $159.58 | 8.408% | $172.9975 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.49 | 4.382% | $15.125 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.39 | 5.290% | $156.2398 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.49 | 12.103% | $259.5072 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.82 | 13.678% | $268.0755 | $268.08 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.49 | 8.328% | $56.8614 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.57 | 4.548% | $254.6476 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.83 | $1,183.4540 | $1,183.47 | $1,183.50 | $1,183.40 | |