| 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 | $139.27 | 13.557% | $158.1508 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.68 | 12.492% | $245.9975 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.28 | 5.701% | $32.0063 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.62 | 8.124% | $165.0188 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.29 | 9.516% | $266.4415 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.45 | 10.502% | $92.2139 | $92.21 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.79 | 5.609% | $217.3328 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.38 | $1,177.1616 | $1,177.16 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.10 | |