| 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 | $147.54 | 7.457% | $158.5421 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.74 | 12.594% | $215.8877 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.37 | 9.323% | $56.1592 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.39 | 12.738% | $176.311 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.88 | 12.125% | $222.9942 | $222.99 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.93 | 9.553% | $74.4194 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.96 | 8.115% | $265.9197 | $265.92 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.81 | $1,170.2333 | $1,170.23 | $1,170.20 | $1,170.20 | |