| 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 | $141.83 | 10.686% | $156.986 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.48 | 6.545% | $170.9834 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.73 | 8.227% | $205.3391 | $205.34 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.94 | 3.484% | $6.1469 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.69 | 12.855% | $252.4453 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.52 | 7.305% | $213.0219 | $213.02 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.69 | 8.216% | $170.6458 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.88 | $1,175.5684 | $1,175.58 | $1,175.60 | $1,175.40 | |