| 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 | $146.25 | 8.358% | $158.4736 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.31 | 8.516% | $114.2782 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.29 | 5.589% | $197.7576 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 11.103% | $254.9814 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.31 | 8.102% | $154.921 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.88 | 3.425% | $220.1711 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.93 | 10.594% | $50.7958 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.47 | $1,151.3787 | $1,151.38 | $1,151.35 | $1,151.50 | |