| 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 | $142.86 | 7.279% | $153.2588 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.90 | 3.351% | $80.5104 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.58 | 7.638% | $244.9626 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.89 | 7.451% | $103.0348 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.43 | 12.721% | $282.2872 | $282.29 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.26 | 7.530% | $258.3516 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.34 | 3.437% | $132.751 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.26 | $1,255.1564 | $1,255.15 | $1,255.15 | $1,255.30 | |