| 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 | $142.30 | 11.285% | $158.3586 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.35 | 12.850% | $168.5415 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.74 | 3.717% | $252.7998 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.33 | 7.152% | $160.0101 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.35 | 7.571% | $181.0958 | $181.10 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.67 | 4.384% | $246.0018 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.35 | 4.423% | $87.0366 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.09 | $1,253.8442 | $1,253.85 | $1,253.85 | $1,253.80 | |