| 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 | $147.97 | 7.202% | $158.6268 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.87 | 11.431% | $42.1989 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.42 | 4.805% | $138.7828 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.98 | 11.874% | $275.1877 | $275.19 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.56 | 9.127% | $40.9881 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.68 | 13.161% | $273.4875 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.51 | 11.354% | $278.9529 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.99 | $1,208.2247 | $1,208.23 | $1,208.30 | $1,208.30 | |