| 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 | $132.78 | 9.498% | $145.3914 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.48 | 12.729% | $157.2344 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.49 | 9.321% | $260.7197 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.41 | 5.733% | $160.0903 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.49 | 11.352% | $97.4219 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.59 | 6.203% | $89.8371 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.83 | 10.424% | $255.996 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.07 | $1,166.6908 | $1,166.69 | $1,166.70 | $1,166.60 | |