| 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 | $149.25 | 6.501% | $158.9527 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.93 | 9.229% | $64.3686 | $64.37 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.95 | 12.257% | $236.8061 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.34 | 9.245% | $170.7936 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.27 | 12.146% | $258.2386 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.97 | 5.626% | $68.6252 | $68.63 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.45 | 4.565% | $259.7917 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.16 | $1,217.5765 | $1,217.58 | $1,217.60 | $1,217.60 | |