| 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 | $148.82 | 5.741% | $157.3638 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.94 | 12.111% | $268.9991 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.96 | 3.680% | $78.7553 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.79 | 8.547% | $158.2507 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.71 | 13.132% | $181.8144 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.79 | 3.551% | $147.8605 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.29 | 5.186% | $261.1663 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.30 | $1,254.2101 | $1,254.21 | $1,254.15 | $1,254.40 | |