| 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 | $140.26 | 13.189% | $158.7589 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.26 | 5.723% | $171.5461 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.60 | 4.254% | $92.369 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.76 | 4.420% | $191.8822 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.26 | 4.281% | $248.4599 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.40 | 11.535% | $268.1301 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.34 | 8.548% | $146.9089 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.88 | $1,278.0551 | $1,278.06 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.10 | |