| 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 | $147.69 | 7.778% | $159.1773 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.45 | 9.516% | $166.9571 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.83 | 11.686% | $228.7664 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.82 | 5.555% | $122.2538 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.35 | 4.274% | $78.5705 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.82 | 13.760% | $225.04 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.85 | 3.372% | $205.5552 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.81 | $1,186.3203 | $1,186.33 | $1,186.30 | $1,186.50 | |