| 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 | $157.77 | 3.580% | $163.4182 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.67 | 5.758% | $187.9002 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.62 | 9.749% | $114.8194 | $114.82 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.42 | 4.305% | $147.5081 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.29 | 5.798% | $192.8592 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.97 | 6.460% | $170.3041 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.37 | 6.573% | $265.7611 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.11 | $1,242.5703 | $1,242.57 | $1,242.50 | $1,242.60 | |