| 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 | $147.28 | 6.844% | $157.3598 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.53 | 8.734% | $237.6164 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.94 | 10.172% | $207.0573 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.58 | 13.805% | $284.0345 | $284.03 | $284.05 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.47 | 9.770% | $200.2973 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.90 | 3.628% | $160.5198 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.48 | 13.370% | $31.1541 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.18 | $1,278.0392 | $1,278.04 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.10 | |