| 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 | $154.34 | 3.205% | $159.2866 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.78 | 11.780% | $252.3769 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.66 | 3.525% | $185.993 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.38 | 12.731% | $107.5228 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.55 | 11.719% | $264.2713 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.55 | 6.200% | $81.2961 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.31 | 9.799% | $227.6243 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.57 | $1,278.3710 | $1,278.37 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.40 | |