| 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 | $142.95 | 9.850% | $157.0306 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.37 | 5.706% | $232.9443 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.47 | 6.804% | $260.0357 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.33 | 5.618% | $53.1575 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.67 | 5.859% | $129.8572 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.77 | 6.327% | $179.4481 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.59 | 12.286% | $276.886 | $276.89 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.15 | $1,289.3594 | $1,289.37 | $1,289.40 | $1,289.30 | |