| 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 | $144.52 | 9.198% | $157.8129 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.88 | 11.345% | $279.3423 | $279.34 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.49 | 8.278% | $12.4411 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.39 | 9.725% | $217.6834 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.96 | 3.684% | $163.7792 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.83 | 12.634% | $272.3828 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.65 | 11.192% | $147.4962 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.72 | $1,250.9379 | $1,250.93 | $1,251.00 | $1,250.90 | |