| 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 | $147.71 | 7.400% | $158.6405 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.62 | 9.632% | $161.8388 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.89 | 9.865% | $247.0754 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.79 | 13.231% | $270.3843 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.77 | 13.592% | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.31 | 4.816% | $131.3449 | $131.34 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.60 | 10.656% | $99.1478 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.69 | $1,248.7817 | $1,248.78 | $1,248.85 | $1,248.70 | |