| 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 | $143.78 | 10.303% | $158.5937 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.49 | 8.470% | $233.742 | $233.74 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.99 | 3.588% | $244.4573 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.78 | 5.463% | $97.8486 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.81 | 7.256% | $253.9929 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.70 | 5.224% | $162.7815 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.94 | 8.434% | $235.2367 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.49 | $1,386.6527 | $1,386.65 | $1,386.70 | $1,386.60 | |