| 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 | $145.57 | 7.129% | $155.9477 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.50 | 7.556% | $238.2365 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.51 | 7.853% | $214.099 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.75 | 6.865% | $174.9914 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.65 | 5.342% | $16.486 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.51 | 13.526% | $271.9061 | $271.91 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.43 | 11.724% | $223.9284 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.92 | $1,295.5951 | $1,295.61 | $1,295.65 | $1,295.50 | |