| 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 | $142.85 | 10.300% | $157.5636 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.46 | 5.479% | $139.7175 | $139.72 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.96 | 13.619% | $171.5192 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.68 | 4.231% | $195.6207 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.32 | 11.129% | $137.0443 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.44 | 10.620% | $247.1693 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.96 | 8.832% | $224.1504 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.67 | $1,272.7850 | $1,272.78 | $1,272.70 | $1,272.80 | |