| 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 | $146.50 | 8.530% | $158.9965 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.32 | 7.872% | $218.2466 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.88 | 3.547% | $252.5304 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.52 | 6.749% | $128.6539 | $128.65 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.38 | 5.529% | $246.2836 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.33 | 8.286% | $79.4061 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.90 | 12.539% | $250.8494 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.83 | $1,334.9665 | $1,334.97 | $1,335.00 | $1,334.90 | |