| 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 | $142.34 | 10.686% | $157.5505 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.32 | 4.525% | $242.8325 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.29 | 9.856% | $198.0594 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.42 | 12.127% | $204.5421 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.46 | 6.141% | $109.8135 | $109.81 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.41 | 13.613% | $229.9641 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.51 | 10.443% | $245.7467 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.75 | $1,388.5088 | $1,388.50 | $1,388.50 | $1,388.50 | |