| 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 | $143.46 | 10.335% | $158.2866 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.35 | 10.869% | $62.4747 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.44 | 9.130% | $140.1666 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.72 | 9.642% | $273.798 | $273.80 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.66 | 4.376% | $201.0908 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.78 | 7.316% | $189.7132 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.36 | 11.854% | $265.4967 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.77 | $1,291.0266 | $1,291.03 | $1,291.00 | $1,291.10 | |