| 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 | $142.87 | 10.859% | $158.3843 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.94 | 9.503% | $194.8496 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.69 | 11.493% | $207.0314 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.67 | 6.388% | $166.6781 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.55 | 5.815% | $173.0604 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.84 | 8.601% | $238.7484 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.88 | 8.641% | $97.6465 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.44 | $1,236.3987 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.45 | $1,236.30 | |