| 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 | $146.63 | 6.499% | $156.1595 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.98 | 4.808% | $186.5373 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.55 | 7.235% | $249.375 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.99 | 7.719% | $205.7325 | $205.73 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.25 | 12.452% | $251.0491 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.40 | 9.650% | $176.9751 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.84 | 8.165% | $128.5433 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.64 | $1,354.3718 | $1,354.38 | $1,354.45 | $1,354.30 | |