| 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 | $144.51 | 9.656% | $158.4639 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.89 | 11.743% | $221.1282 | $221.13 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.97 | 6.618% | $122.5787 | $122.58 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.87 | 9.735% | $144.7075 | $144.71 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.92 | 12.634% | $181.2506 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.60 | 13.395% | $250.1494 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.52 | 3.589% | $200.4654 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.28 | $1,278.7437 | $1,278.75 | $1,278.75 | $1,278.80 | |