| 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 | $139.63 | 13.156% | $157.9997 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.59 | 8.640% | $131.009 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.35 | 13.707% | $8.3575 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.72 | 8.683% | $258.3612 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.54 | 4.529% | $232.6188 | $232.62 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.36 | 4.157% | $153.4858 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.91 | 7.528% | $185.9267 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.10 | $1,127.7587 | $1,127.77 | $1,127.75 | $1,127.80 | |