| 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 | $140.68 | 12.221% | $157.8725 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.70 | 3.810% | $245.7183 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.96 | 9.630% | $251.0088 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.29 | 3.674% | $116.4155 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.80 | 9.417% | $9.6287 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.93 | 8.464% | $268.9148 | $268.91 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.74 | 5.532% | $208.679 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.10 | $1,258.2376 | $1,258.24 | $1,258.20 | $1,258.20 | |