| 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 | $139.77 | 11.287% | $155.5458 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.93 | 9.367% | $21.7968 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.73 | 3.145% | $180.2253 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.88 | 10.746% | $224.6815 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.83 | 13.543% | $275.7165 | $275.72 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.90 | 5.734% | $259.9999 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.43 | 3.775% | $8.7482 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.47 | $1,126.7140 | $1,126.73 | $1,126.75 | $1,126.60 | |