| 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 | $146.98 | 7.168% | $157.5155 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.31 | 12.445% | $280.3366 | $280.34 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.98 | 12.863% | $279.8777 | $279.88 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.75 | 8.825% | $79.1702 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.56 | 6.527% | $13.3798 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.53 | 10.852% | $159.1059 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.98 | 8.377% | $235.1564 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.09 | $1,204.5421 | $1,204.56 | $1,204.55 | $1,204.60 | |