| 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 | $148.92 | 6.211% | $158.1694 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.94 | 9.589% | $254.1807 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.61 | 6.295% | $183.4758 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.80 | 6.468% | $213.7877 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.50 | 12.233% | $179.0116 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.90 | 8.541% | $11.831 | $11.83 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.78 | 13.675% | $149.8009 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.45 | $1,150.2571 | $1,150.26 | $1,150.30 | $1,150.30 | |