| 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 | $146.78 | 7.339% | $157.5522 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.69 | 13.850% | $218.2391 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.46 | 5.176% | $255.0097 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.34 | 13.715% | $145.9418 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.56 | 7.335% | $78.9556 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.73 | 3.118% | $143.0556 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.51 | 10.597% | $272.6327 | $272.63 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.07 | $1,271.3867 | $1,271.39 | $1,271.40 | $1,271.40 | |