| 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 | $142.80 | 10.385% | $157.6298 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.64 | 7.426% | $218.7623 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.85 | 11.584% | $151.5869 | $151.59 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.70 | 6.151% | $155.7235 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.62 | 11.365% | $226.7614 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.56 | 11.184% | $79.5633 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.57 | 12.359% | $270.302 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.74 | $1,260.3292 | $1,260.32 | $1,260.30 | $1,260.40 | |