| 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 | $149.75 | 5.495% | $157.9788 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.95 | 11.593% | $228.7099 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.96 | 10.579% | $258.7106 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.60 | 10.826% | $80.4597 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.48 | 9.248% | $30.0214 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.47 | 9.334% | $204.9684 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.61 | 9.363% | $265.3256 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.82 | $1,226.1744 | $1,226.18 | $1,226.15 | $1,226.20 | |