| 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 | $142.72 | 11.392% | $158.9787 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.61 | 13.362% | $197.9414 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.79 | 6.466% | $208.4498 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.65 | 8.588% | $86.4903 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.48 | 12.663% | $154.8891 | $154.89 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.66 | 9.379% | $179.0097 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.70 | 5.400% | $261.0758 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.61 | $1,246.8348 | $1,246.84 | $1,246.90 | $1,246.80 | |