| 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 | $145.81 | 7.763% | $157.1292 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.37 | 10.763% | $159.9085 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.33 | 13.591% | $60.5781 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.49 | 13.296% | $49.2724 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.59 | 13.678% | $243.9416 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.71 | 5.255% | $257.5695 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.97 | 9.684% | $246.7561 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.27 | $1,175.1554 | $1,175.16 | $1,175.15 | $1,175.20 | |