| 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 | $139.40 | 4.582% | $145.7873 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.32 | 10.262% | $260.5712 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.91 | 12.332% | $276.2356 | $276.24 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.77 | 12.778% | $78.6852 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.33 | 12.798% | $180.849 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.30 | 3.560% | $199.1459 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.74 | 4.782% | $136.992 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.77 | $1,278.2662 | $1,278.28 | $1,278.30 | $1,278.20 | |