| 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 | $146.85 | 8.115% | $158.7669 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.30 | 12.423% | $256.6617 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.25 | 7.701% | $75.66 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.40 | 10.499% | $86.6312 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.76 | 6.202% | $265.2501 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.85 | 5.192% | $249.1473 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.95 | 9.673% | $220.3879 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.36 | $1,312.5051 | $1,312.51 | $1,312.50 | $1,312.60 | |