| 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 | $140.37 | 4.692% | $146.9562 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.69 | 6.727% | $246.2085 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.67 | 13.404% | $178.8041 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.28 | 8.751% | $86.2178 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.55 | 10.772% | $268.6775 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.96 | 3.513% | $186.282 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.77 | 12.788% | $147.4929 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.29 | $1,260.6390 | $1,260.64 | $1,260.65 | $1,260.70 | |