| 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 | $144.99 | 8.117% | $156.7588 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.81 | 4.275% | $137.4449 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.36 | 11.797% | $61.8908 | $61.89 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.50 | 8.157% | $131.4108 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.30 | 5.489% | $151.1657 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.85 | 10.813% | $277.9744 | $277.97 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.70 | 13.814% | $244.3587 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.51 | $1,161.0041 | $1,161.00 | $1,160.95 | $1,161.10 | |