| 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 | $147.79 | 6.735% | $157.7437 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.36 | 6.665% | $161.4481 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.99 | 9.494% | $193.7934 | $193.79 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.98 | 13.629% | $142.0135 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.75 | 12.695% | $123.6828 | $123.68 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.85 | 6.313% | $260.3074 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.93 | 6.436% | $220.248 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.65 | $1,259.2369 | $1,259.23 | $1,259.25 | $1,259.10 | |