| 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 | $147.55 | 7.192% | $158.1618 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.30 | 12.599% | $234.5437 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.88 | 3.368% | $130.1196 | $130.12 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.76 | 10.122% | $141.7931 | $141.79 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.25 | 11.572% | $147.554 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.93 | 6.246% | $104.0467 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.46 | 12.783% | $277.965 | $277.97 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.13 | $1,194.1839 | $1,194.18 | $1,194.15 | $1,194.20 | |