| 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 | $140.65 | 11.805% | $157.2537 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.41 | 7.136% | $256.4943 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.98 | 11.605% | $108.2345 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.74 | 4.795% | $258.5712 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.39 | 3.141% | $231.4381 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.50 | 11.230% | $58.3958 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.69 | 4.858% | $184.225 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.36 | $1,254.6126 | $1,254.61 | $1,254.65 | $1,254.60 | |