| 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 | $138.76 | 13.846% | $157.9727 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.45 | 12.327% | $231.8991 | $231.90 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.63 | 8.549% | $91.865 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.87 | 3.381% | $256.2505 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.25 | 7.607% | $203.6462 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.39 | 8.597% | $237.165 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.50 | 8.600% | $93.939 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.85 | $1,272.7375 | $1,272.75 | $1,272.70 | $1,272.80 | |