| 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 | $147.40 | 6.740% | $157.3348 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.37 | 12.174% | $210.1804 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.97 | 8.735% | $256.582 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.33 | 3.127% | $87.9983 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.31 | 8.750% | $136.2746 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.28 | 6.142% | $213.6426 | $213.64 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.81 | 5.240% | $173.446 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.47 | $1,235.4587 | $1,235.45 | $1,235.50 | $1,235.40 | |