| 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 | $148.66 | 7.196% | $159.3576 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.30 | 13.300% | $276.7919 | $276.79 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.76 | 4.396% | $193.926 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.76 | 10.581% | $256.2825 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.90 | 10.323% | $213.9163 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.85 | 3.863% | $258.4631 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.64 | 8.231% | $118.6645 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,362.87 | $1,477.4019 | $1,477.40 | $1,477.40 | $1,477.50 | |