| 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 | $243.81 | 5.487% | $257.1879 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.54 | 12.449% | $106.3093 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.39 | 5.622% | $128.2145 | $128.21 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.87 | 4.687% | $157.9413 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.25 | 7.214% | $157.8726 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.76 | 8.363% | $242.473 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.26 | 3.557% | $195.992 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.88 | $1,245.9906 | $1,245.98 | $1,245.95 | $1,246.00 | |