| 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 | $149.85 | 5.855% | $158.6237 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.28 | 8.546% | $31.7823 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.71 | 12.635% | $277.8818 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.84 | 13.304% | $192.4355 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.48 | 11.167% | $267.3344 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.98 | 4.105% | $131.1515 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.94 | 8.310% | $205.724 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.08 | $1,264.9332 | $1,264.92 | $1,264.95 | $1,264.90 | |