| 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 | $145.46 | 9.139% | $158.7536 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.25 | 8.246% | $242.7417 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.57 | 12.268% | $244.2615 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.37 | 5.279% | $207.7892 | $207.79 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.59 | 8.677% | $50.6326 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.82 | 4.612% | $226.8197 | $226.82 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.73 | 12.465% | $165.0199 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.79 | $1,296.0182 | $1,296.01 | $1,296.00 | $1,296.00 | |