| 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 | $142.58 | 10.246% | $157.1887 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.82 | 5.462% | $78.9067 | $78.91 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.35 | 8.318% | $85.9503 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.87 | 11.102% | $220.9485 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.94 | 5.852% | $221.1672 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.70 | 13.225% | $226.1103 | $226.11 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.64 | 11.111% | $265.1553 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.90 | $1,255.4270 | $1,255.44 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.50 | |