| 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 | $135.25 | 4.428% | $141.2389 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.92 | 5.413% | $257.1234 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.75 | 5.616% | $260.6075 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.99 | 10.210% | $213.7964 | $213.80 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.34 | 8.645% | $32.9629 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.77 | 12.849% | $87.7627 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.77 | 13.306% | $164.0331 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.79 | $1,157.5249 | $1,157.52 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.50 | |