| 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 | $146.35 | 7.433% | $157.2282 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.83 | 6.718% | $187.6423 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.31 | 12.124% | $86.6831 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.32 | 13.590% | $143.4869 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.50 | 10.411% | $256.7056 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.30 | 4.740% | $232.837 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.86 | 8.698% | $212.8959 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.47 | $1,277.4790 | $1,277.49 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.40 | |