| 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 | $141.37 | 12.288% | $158.7415 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.54 | 5.645% | $229.8201 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.26 | 3.672% | $13.7469 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.48 | 4.125% | $241.0286 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.30 | 6.827% | $259.9101 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.69 | 9.438% | $125.5144 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.28 | 10.798% | $249.6057 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.92 | $1,278.3673 | $1,278.37 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.20 | |