| 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 | $147.37 | 7.804% | $158.8708 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.60 | 6.759% | $264.3353 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.26 | 10.865% | $225.3442 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.62 | 10.185% | $265.1271 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.34 | 8.311% | $140.0894 | $140.09 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.39 | 13.391% | $85.4855 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.38 | 4.409% | $261.4193 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.96 | $1,400.6716 | $1,400.68 | $1,400.70 | $1,400.60 | |