| 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 | $152.49 | 7.713% | $164.2516 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.71 | 6.405% | $159.2989 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.52 | 5.429% | $252.5235 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.64 | 8.448% | $173.1264 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.70 | 4.251% | $138.3411 | $138.34 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.47 | 4.464% | $218.8207 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.66 | 9.385% | $39.0067 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.19 | $1,145.3689 | $1,145.37 | $1,145.35 | $1,145.30 | |