| 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 | $146.77 | 6.792% | $156.7386 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.40 | 12.238% | $257.474 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.92 | 5.607% | $148.8214 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.42 | 8.614% | $255.6991 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.97 | 5.814% | $141.759 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.56 | 4.344% | $177.9691 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.36 | 10.475% | $139.5962 | $139.60 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.40 | $1,278.0574 | $1,278.06 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.10 | |