| 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 | $143.25 | 9.651% | $157.0751 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.63 | 4.245% | $128.8781 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.66 | 5.400% | $55.5036 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.93 | 5.394% | $248.6561 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.45 | 9.462% | $204.0919 | $204.09 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.50 | 13.313% | $255.5208 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.90 | 11.589% | $211.9075 | $211.91 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.32 | $1,261.6331 | $1,261.64 | $1,261.65 | $1,261.70 | |