| 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 | $146.42 | 7.289% | $157.0926 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.62 | 10.260% | $245.4608 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.73 | 13.417% | $273.0287 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.82 | 10.756% | $61.824 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.28 | 4.783% | $77.8328 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.42 | 12.232% | $246.2595 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.66 | 4.289% | $196.7516 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.95 | $1,258.2500 | $1,258.24 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.30 | |