| 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 | $145.76 | 8.658% | $158.3799 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.84 | 9.727% | $219.2784 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.64 | 3.362% | $197.0493 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.69 | 13.602% | $229.1239 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.27 | 8.110% | $153.8081 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.84 | 10.183% | $252.1428 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.83 | 5.589% | $70.5651 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.87 | $1,280.3475 | $1,280.35 | $1,280.35 | $1,280.30 | |