| 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 | $148.73 | 6.515% | $158.4198 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.65 | 10.419% | $47.0937 | $47.09 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.98 | 13.410% | $232.4678 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.78 | 7.647% | $21.2926 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.48 | 5.534% | $263.2862 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.45 | 6.838% | $262.2339 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.97 | 3.702% | $260.2609 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.04 | $1,245.0549 | $1,245.05 | $1,245.05 | $1,245.10 | |