| 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 | $159.64 | 7.585% | $171.7487 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.60 | 13.734% | $282.7427 | $282.74 | $282.75 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.28 | 9.320% | $264.8605 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.63 | 11.743% | $187.3148 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.38 | 8.565% | $202.3434 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.57 | 7.137% | $202.0282 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.78 | 7.247% | $224.9828 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,402.88 | $1,536.0211 | $1,536.01 | $1,536.05 | $1,535.90 | |