| 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 | $143.69 | 8.620% | $156.0761 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.46 | 8.769% | $248.4937 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.64 | 7.642% | $156.7698 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.73 | 4.738% | $51.0388 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.63 | 11.852% | $238.9494 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.84 | 13.177% | $258.9942 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.97 | 3.386% | $143.6755 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.96 | $1,253.9975 | $1,254.00 | $1,254.05 | $1,254.00 | |