| 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 | $139.70 | 12.578% | $157.2715 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.41 | 6.501% | $144.213 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.86 | 9.723% | $239.0425 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.49 | 4.679% | $189.9819 | $189.98 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.73 | 4.409% | $24.7763 | $24.78 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.95 | 8.771% | $36.9278 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.30 | 13.727% | $224.3834 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.44 | $1,016.5964 | $1,016.59 | $1,016.65 | $1,016.60 | |