| 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 | $147.80 | 6.483% | $157.3819 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.86 | 13.475% | $64.5219 | $64.52 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.55 | 7.630% | $259.9803 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.76 | 7.805% | $175.4634 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.84 | 8.399% | $210.1206 | $210.12 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.37 | 9.123% | $269.9376 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.72 | 5.260% | $131.2803 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.90 | $1,268.6860 | $1,268.68 | $1,268.70 | $1,268.70 | |