| 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 | $159.47 | 9.335% | $174.3565 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.60 | 6.148% | $15.4976 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.87 | 13.527% | $30.5047 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.63 | 8.840% | $154.1501 | $154.15 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.60 | 3.369% | $229.0657 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.74 | 13.408% | $140.3311 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.66 | 7.262% | $7.1436 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.57 | $751.0493 | $751.05 | $751.05 | $751.10 | |