| 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 | $148.89 | 6.276% | $158.2343 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.79 | 13.752% | $260.2532 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.55 | 12.693% | $238.402 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.44 | 4.674% | $60.1247 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.98 | 13.284% | $149.5122 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.85 | 5.456% | $231.845 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.40 | 12.344% | $218.3967 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.90 | $1,316.7681 | $1,316.76 | $1,316.75 | $1,316.70 | |