| 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 | $149.43 | 5.496% | $157.6427 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.75 | 8.538% | $9.4971 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.51 | 12.387% | $137.6853 | $137.69 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.92 | 5.490% | $237.2681 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.83 | 13.604% | $279.2727 | $279.27 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.78 | 5.405% | $155.7675 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.46 | 13.710% | $265.4674 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.68 | $1,242.6008 | $1,242.61 | $1,242.55 | $1,242.70 | |