| 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 | $147.76 | 6.618% | $157.5388 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.64 | 6.864% | $216.5492 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.44 | 3.322% | $252.5603 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.41 | 11.263% | $135.0844 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.69 | 12.790% | $57.1733 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.59 | 9.115% | $242.8791 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.61 | 12.625% | $176.382 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.14 | $1,238.1671 | $1,238.16 | $1,238.20 | $1,238.20 | |