| 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 | $142.83 | 10.253% | $157.4744 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.92 | 3.746% | $142.049 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.92 | 13.452% | $248.3691 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.63 | 8.250% | $137.077 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.30 | 10.829% | $260.7806 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.56 | 10.211% | $205.6096 | $205.61 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.63 | 4.587% | $173.2274 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.79 | $1,324.5871 | $1,324.59 | $1,324.60 | $1,324.60 | |