| 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 | $141.83 | 10.689% | $156.9902 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.44 | 7.840% | $231.2521 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.48 | 9.400% | $69.4471 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.34 | 13.512% | $180.87 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.38 | 5.744% | $258.4172 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.52 | 3.232% | $198.7422 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 8.681% | $263.5514 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.49 | $1,359.2702 | $1,359.27 | $1,359.25 | $1,359.30 | |