| 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 | $148.80 | 6.333% | $158.2235 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.77 | 12.350% | $278.3696 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.47 | 5.428% | $231.3828 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.77 | 8.667% | $181.224 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.82 | 11.770% | $139.5113 | $139.51 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.86 | 13.478% | $254.0319 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.79 | 3.401% | $40.1092 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.28 | $1,282.8523 | $1,282.84 | $1,282.80 | $1,282.80 | |