| 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 | $147.78 | 7.155% | $158.3537 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.51 | 12.862% | $253.3865 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.38 | 13.736% | $117.5803 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.83 | 9.280% | $70.8462 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.30 | 5.738% | $246.6868 | $246.69 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.30 | 6.209% | $257.3444 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.48 | 8.431% | $71.0006 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.58 | $1,175.1985 | $1,175.20 | $1,175.25 | $1,175.20 | |