| 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 | $139.78 | 13.125% | $158.1261 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.48 | 6.106% | $125.7144 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.79 | 8.530% | $54.0371 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.90 | 8.413% | $236.2319 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.86 | 5.479% | $208.7007 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.55 | 10.694% | $277.3438 | $277.34 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.61 | 6.369% | $177.2214 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.97 | $1,237.3754 | $1,237.37 | $1,237.40 | $1,237.20 | |