| 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 | $146.70 | 8.128% | $158.6238 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.29 | 5.661% | $251.7796 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.81 | 11.463% | $143.5755 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.61 | 3.197% | $187.4161 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.57 | 11.197% | $197.4525 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.58 | 6.497% | $87.9452 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.73 | 8.585% | $261.3967 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.29 | $1,288.1894 | $1,288.20 | $1,288.20 | $1,288.20 | |