| 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 | $139.40 | 13.333% | $157.9862 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.40 | 7.516% | $190.7334 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.41 | 6.859% | $23.9471 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.63 | 10.408% | $83.5016 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.36 | 13.807% | $74.3843 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.90 | 12.128% | $263.3887 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.45 | 3.163% | $60.2988 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.55 | $854.2401 | $854.24 | $854.30 | $854.20 | |