| 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 | $147.69 | 6.550% | $157.3637 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.47 | 9.457% | $265.4004 | $265.40 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.87 | 11.798% | $260.344 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.82 | 3.734% | $212.468 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.96 | 10.825% | $91.9404 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.40 | 6.466% | $176.0948 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.71 | 13.562% | $88.249 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.92 | $1,251.8603 | $1,251.85 | $1,251.85 | $1,251.80 | |