| 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 | $142.35 | 10.631% | $157.4832 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.43 | 9.135% | $272.2154 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.85 | 6.851% | $238.1175 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.91 | 6.552% | $192.7632 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.40 | 4.798% | $184.8637 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.82 | 6.480% | $20.0395 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.41 | 13.640% | $132.2883 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.17 | $1,197.7708 | $1,197.77 | $1,197.75 | $1,197.80 | |