| 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 | $139.91 | 12.606% | $157.5471 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.81 | 5.635% | $254.3796 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.98 | 9.837% | $209.7667 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.27 | 3.152% | $94.1468 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.87 | 13.526% | $195.1171 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.75 | 3.680% | $239.2416 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.29 | 13.589% | $279.7583 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,311.88 | $1,429.9572 | $1,429.97 | $1,429.95 | $1,429.90 | |