| 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 | $139.26 | 12.330% | $156.4308 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.81 | 4.154% | $242.4809 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.96 | 13.873% | $169.6252 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.87 | 13.349% | $229.9511 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.43 | 9.744% | $102.5338 | $102.53 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.55 | 6.342% | $39.9314 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.31 | 8.626% | $67.6849 | $67.68 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.19 | $1,008.6381 | $1,008.63 | $1,008.75 | $1,008.60 | |