| 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 | $142.99 | 11.179% | $158.9749 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.62 | 3.219% | $148.2431 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.52 | 11.756% | $184.9785 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.28 | 5.724% | $157.8248 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.42 | 7.410% | $264.6797 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.90 | 5.743% | $122.5561 | $122.56 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.30 | 7.667% | $216.7337 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.03 | $1,253.9908 | $1,253.98 | $1,254.00 | $1,254.00 | |