| 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 | $136.73 | 7.480% | $146.9574 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.97 | 12.575% | $246.5055 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.91 | 11.386% | $168.0926 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.38 | 7.271% | $264.2943 | $264.29 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.29 | 4.242% | $220.2529 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.80 | 5.379% | $186.3101 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.56 | 11.731% | $279.9532 | $279.95 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.64 | $1,512.3660 | $1,512.36 | $1,512.35 | $1,512.50 | |