| 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 | $142.80 | 12.589% | $160.7771 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.88 | 5.873% | $191.5031 | $191.50 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.57 | 11.793% | $279.0018 | $279.00 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.87 | 7.557% | $149.3644 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.90 | 5.681% | $228.1653 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.81 | 4.304% | $126.0097 | $126.01 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.85 | 5.807% | $253.7781 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.68 | $1,388.5995 | $1,388.60 | $1,388.60 | $1,388.70 | |