| 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 | $146.61 | 7.418% | $157.4855 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.94 | 5.385% | $202.276 | $202.28 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.54 | 13.265% | $269.0497 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.50 | 10.844% | $265.4714 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.29 | 13.130% | $272.9714 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.82 | 8.780% | $167.3254 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.50 | 9.394% | $197.4562 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.20 | $1,532.0356 | $1,532.05 | $1,532.05 | $1,532.10 | |