| 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 | $147.79 | 6.589% | $157.5279 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.71 | 8.841% | $219.5432 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.96 | 6.507% | $148.0021 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.65 | 3.315% | $219.6993 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.66 | 13.296% | $253.3978 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.40 | 5.540% | $37.3612 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.59 | 8.296% | $265.9641 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.76 | $1,301.4956 | $1,301.49 | $1,301.50 | $1,301.50 | |