| 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 | $132.57 | 8.529% | $143.8769 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.48 | 12.663% | $204.4608 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.43 | 10.850% | $174.5112 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.36 | 10.205% | $151.3776 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.59 | 4.736% | $253.0317 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.30 | 6.646% | $198.6815 | $198.68 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.47 | 3.337% | $131.7237 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.20 | $1,257.6634 | $1,257.66 | $1,257.70 | $1,257.70 | |