| 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 | $146.87 | 7.600% | $158.0321 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.30 | 7.486% | $242.166 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 8.618% | $176.5803 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.41 | 7.372% | $167.9405 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.96 | 4.361% | $78.229 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.87 | 4.433% | $203.5086 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.73 | 12.514% | $221.3488 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.71 | $1,247.8053 | $1,247.81 | $1,247.85 | $1,247.70 | |