| 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 | $185.38 | 7.496% | $199.2761 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.63 | 10.797% | $160.2457 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.40 | 6.230% | $235.1932 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.88 | 8.464% | $172.3276 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.71 | 4.123% | $65.2955 | $65.30 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.99 | 10.334% | $272.5139 | $272.51 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.42 | 6.143% | $152.2303 | $152.23 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.41 | $1,257.0823 | $1,257.09 | $1,257.15 | $1,257.00 | |