| 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 | $139.95 | 11.832% | $156.5089 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.63 | 10.240% | $38.1761 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.97 | 12.594% | $249.9249 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.77 | 8.340% | $137.3426 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.42 | 3.700% | $259.6855 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.55 | 13.398% | $227.4197 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.68 | 6.523% | $81.6818 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.97 | $1,150.7395 | $1,150.74 | $1,150.75 | $1,150.70 | |