| 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 | $150.63 | 5.765% | $159.3138 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.88 | 8.448% | $75.7835 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.67 | 12.305% | $242.2082 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.52 | 12.581% | $141.3117 | $141.31 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.79 | 3.651% | $227.8145 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.90 | 8.585% | $159.5114 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.86 | 8.685% | $266.1261 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.25 | $1,272.0692 | $1,272.06 | $1,272.05 | $1,272.00 | |