| 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 | $145.50 | 8.140% | $157.3437 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.31 | 7.558% | $48.7345 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.91 | 3.594% | $178.0884 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.36 | 9.178% | $139.0491 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.43 | 8.486% | $259.748 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.63 | 7.217% | $114.3255 | $114.33 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.34 | 4.371% | $242.4956 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.48 | $1,139.7848 | $1,139.79 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.60 | |