| 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 | $143.70 | 5.398% | $151.4569 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.62 | 7.869% | $178.6526 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.50 | 6.826% | $71.0393 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.87 | 13.800% | $236.5561 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.72 | 3.582% | $207.9098 | $207.91 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.97 | 11.119% | $257.7627 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.62 | 7.226% | $159.3593 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.00 | $1,262.7367 | $1,262.74 | $1,262.70 | $1,262.90 | |