| 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 | $142.79 | 10.532% | $157.8286 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.85 | 5.729% | $155.263 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.67 | 9.408% | $82.789 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.34 | 5.476% | $256.6653 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.35 | 4.574% | $259.7095 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.65 | 6.692% | $192.7391 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.44 | 3.500% | $211.5954 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.09 | $1,316.5899 | $1,316.60 | $1,316.60 | $1,316.60 | |