| 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 | $146.47 | 7.841% | $157.9547 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.32 | 9.750% | $127.6612 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.81 | 13.424% | $129.0879 | $129.09 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.30 | 4.717% | $225.4557 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.25 | 4.839% | $247.6821 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.83 | 4.848% | $164.4331 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.38 | 7.445% | $174.4692 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.36 | $1,226.7439 | $1,226.74 | $1,226.75 | $1,226.90 | |