| 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 | $149.75 | 5.281% | $157.6583 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.88 | 10.838% | $98.5128 | $98.51 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.26 | 10.156% | $130.2705 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.45 | 8.632% | $136.2788 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.95 | 12.502% | $248.5732 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.49 | 5.291% | $252.1614 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.57 | 10.545% | $246.04 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.35 | $1,269.4950 | $1,269.49 | $1,269.45 | $1,269.60 | |