| 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 | $143.70 | 10.144% | $158.2769 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.38 | 9.465% | $254.3748 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.63 | 7.480% | $92.0351 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.73 | 13.309% | $116.4023 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.99 | 4.435% | $204.6822 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.45 | 3.674% | $179.8226 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.54 | 11.866% | $247.8279 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.42 | $1,253.4218 | $1,253.42 | $1,253.45 | $1,253.40 | |