| 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 | $146.63 | 8.420% | $158.9762 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.54 | 13.709% | $148.4357 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.38 | 7.776% | $35.9756 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.46 | 3.700% | $153.953 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.72 | 13.769% | $281.8286 | $281.83 | $281.85 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 6.504% | $251.7116 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.95 | 11.658% | $251.1747 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.02 | $1,282.0554 | $1,282.06 | $1,282.10 | $1,282.10 | |