| 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 | $149.51 | 6.506% | $159.2371 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.76 | 12.771% | $194.8232 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.94 | 13.671% | $261.3751 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.93 | 13.546% | $9.0042 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.56 | 3.188% | $151.2323 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.81 | 8.816% | $250.07 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.51 | 9.719% | $239.747 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.02 | $1,265.4889 | $1,265.49 | $1,265.50 | $1,265.40 | |