| 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 | $148.70 | 5.706% | $157.1848 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.92 | 12.237% | $234.4855 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.48 | 6.180% | $155.5325 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.69 | 13.674% | $277.0122 | $277.01 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.58 | 13.570% | $185.7778 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.41 | 8.740% | $25.456 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.79 | 11.707% | $200.838 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.57 | $1,236.2868 | $1,236.29 | $1,236.35 | $1,236.30 | |