| 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 | $146.51 | 8.692% | $159.2446 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.98 | 4.620% | $237.4665 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.44 | 5.781% | $77.6856 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.54 | 5.730% | $147.5356 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.99 | 13.483% | $254.1906 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.29 | 11.585% | $195.5973 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.38 | 13.810% | $64.1661 | $64.17 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.13 | $1,135.8863 | $1,135.90 | $1,135.90 | $1,135.90 | |