| 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 | $155.76 | 6.636% | $166.0962 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.74 | 6.259% | $147.4237 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.81 | 3.671% | $236.1729 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.88 | 4.554% | $257.0774 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.64 | 13.247% | $236.2785 | $236.28 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.51 | 9.727% | $220.0136 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.96 | 10.607% | $276.4733 | $276.47 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,427.30 | $1,539.5356 | $1,539.53 | $1,539.50 | $1,539.60 | |