| 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 | $147.80 | 6.614% | $157.5755 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.99 | 13.518% | $225.8895 | $225.89 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.67 | 7.256% | $35.0405 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.31 | 7.342% | $257.9536 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.86 | 8.107% | $40.9293 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.85 | 11.793% | $260.31 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.50 | 8.381% | $251.9858 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.98 | $1,229.6842 | $1,229.69 | $1,229.75 | $1,229.70 | |