| 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 | $145.74 | 8.777% | $158.5316 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.98 | 10.174% | $77.0998 | $77.10 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.86 | 5.852% | $73.9482 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.55 | 12.104% | $276.3924 | $276.39 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.69 | 3.383% | $176.4644 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.60 | 12.735% | $261.0943 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.29 | 9.153% | $243.7277 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.71 | $1,267.2584 | $1,267.25 | $1,267.30 | $1,267.20 | |