| 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 | $138.53 | 13.325% | $156.9891 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.75 | 6.739% | $148.1004 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.25 | 7.386% | $146.3134 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.77 | 7.118% | $126.1529 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.38 | 5.702% | $101.8756 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.43 | 9.413% | $119.7306 | $119.73 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.94 | 12.742% | $254.7293 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.05 | $1,053.8913 | $1,053.89 | $1,053.95 | $1,053.90 | |