| 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 | $138.71 | 13.298% | $157.1557 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.57 | 11.333% | $253.3605 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.87 | 10.343% | $137.7853 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.74 | 8.834% | $56.3107 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.50 | 10.391% | $157.3072 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.39 | 9.713% | $272.5161 | $272.52 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.43 | 8.525% | $174.1067 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.21 | $1,208.5422 | $1,208.56 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.60 | |