| 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 | $139.92 | 11.635% | $156.1997 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.25 | 3.565% | $245.708 | $245.71 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.82 | 6.271% | $239.9812 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.36 | 9.448% | $170.0384 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.33 | 10.188% | $182.1738 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.84 | 5.682% | $93.8879 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.94 | 11.853% | $169.9494 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.46 | $1,257.9384 | $1,257.94 | $1,257.95 | $1,257.90 | |