| 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 | $144.73 | 9.502% | $158.4822 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.49 | 13.808% | $257.7637 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.31 | 5.360% | $137.2946 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.53 | 12.324% | $228.613 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.64 | 6.498% | $72.0352 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.71 | 10.742% | $268.7819 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.93 | 13.777% | $166.0348 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.34 | $1,289.0054 | $1,288.99 | $1,289.05 | $1,289.00 | |