| 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 | $249.25 | 3.180% | $257.1762 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.30 | 12.822% | $156.0328 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.55 | 8.845% | $238.9692 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.73 | 11.659% | $172.77 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.47 | 5.405% | $19.4683 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.88 | 7.629% | $145.17 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.91 | 7.415% | $82.6129 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.09 | $1,072.1994 | $1,072.20 | $1,072.15 | $1,072.30 | |