| 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 | $138.65 | 13.680% | $157.6173 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.85 | 8.760% | $272.8245 | $272.82 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.72 | 6.211% | $55.9944 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.73 | 4.749% | $260.5422 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.48 | 7.427% | $132.6509 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.73 | 10.431% | $62.6475 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.60 | 9.486% | $197.7317 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.76 | $1,140.0085 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 | $1,139.90 | |