| 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 | $142.58 | 10.450% | $157.4796 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.39 | 4.343% | $44.231 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.66 | 11.770% | $246.6317 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.32 | 8.760% | $191.7656 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.73 | 4.299% | $227.0902 | $227.09 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.32 | 10.285% | $162.4719 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.88 | 12.501% | $238.3671 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.88 | $1,268.0371 | $1,268.04 | $1,268.05 | $1,268.10 | |