| 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 | $148.93 | 6.269% | $158.2664 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.97 | 7.711% | $156.1486 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.91 | 8.670% | $230.2826 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.27 | 6.468% | $203.6413 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.81 | 3.844% | $220.9904 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.91 | 13.755% | $187.5934 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.32 | 3.805% | $113.4796 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.12 | $1,270.4023 | $1,270.40 | $1,270.45 | $1,270.40 | |