| 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 | $139.94 | 13.286% | $158.5324 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.57 | 5.732% | $236.385 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.79 | 4.594% | $189.0955 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.34 | 12.770% | $187.5816 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.38 | 12.355% | $257.7199 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.25 | 5.429% | $206.9044 | $206.90 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.48 | 8.220% | $39.4787 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.75 | $1,275.6975 | $1,275.70 | $1,275.75 | $1,275.70 | |