| 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 | $145.71 | 7.642% | $156.8452 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.66 | 5.242% | $262.7472 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.91 | 12.343% | $160.5494 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.40 | 12.258% | $143.0167 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.28 | 5.560% | $197.6928 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.50 | 3.143% | $112.9416 | $112.94 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.40 | 6.302% | $260.8651 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.86 | $1,294.6580 | $1,294.67 | $1,294.65 | $1,294.50 | |