| 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 | $131.78 | 13.199% | $149.1736 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.39 | 6.141% | $158.564 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.49 | 12.788% | $37.7727 | $37.77 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.67 | 8.858% | $20.3238 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.26 | 7.715% | $87.5292 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.96 | 9.754% | $158.0019 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.46 | 10.338% | $249.8714 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.01 | $861.2366 | $861.22 | $861.15 | $861.30 | |