| 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 | $149.77 | 8.417% | $162.3761 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.76 | 9.516% | $126.7757 | $126.78 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.88 | 12.138% | $183.7718 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.95 | 12.139% | $160.3027 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.37 | 9.549% | $126.3867 | $126.39 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.59 | 13.595% | $250.5792 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.74 | 12.623% | $264.3712 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.06 | $1,274.5634 | $1,274.57 | $1,274.60 | $1,274.70 | |