| 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 | $222.57 | 7.187% | $238.5661 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.79 | 5.495% | $156.966 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.32 | 3.186% | $225.2757 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.69 | 5.436% | $138.8487 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.25 | 11.644% | $44.9367 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.50 | 11.440% | $164.374 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.28 | 10.289% | $178.977 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.40 | $1,147.9442 | $1,147.96 | $1,147.95 | $1,148.00 | |