| 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 | $149.50 | 7.326% | $160.4524 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.52 | 7.624% | $228.7225 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.61 | 12.501% | $245.9384 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.54 | 10.374% | $253.3525 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.63 | 10.381% | $136.464 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.63 | 8.823% | $266.2137 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 12.353% | $256.7266 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,406.93 | $1,547.8701 | $1,547.86 | $1,547.85 | $1,547.90 | |