| 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 | $146.25 | 8.845% | $159.1858 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.34 | 8.119% | $269.5839 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.77 | 5.304% | $78.7358 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.53 | 4.820% | $149.3999 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.43 | 4.125% | $7.7365 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.30 | 9.723% | $260.3727 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.55 | 12.714% | $228.3022 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.17 | $1,153.3168 | $1,153.32 | $1,153.35 | $1,153.30 | |