| 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 | $151.45 | 9.777% | $166.2573 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.80 | 7.275% | $249.7362 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.29 | 12.117% | $175.2277 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.67 | 6.171% | $86.7099 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.92 | 10.454% | $44.0932 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.85 | 5.413% | $168.5027 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.77 | 4.490% | $258.8949 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.75 | $1,149.4219 | $1,149.42 | $1,149.45 | $1,149.40 | |