| 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 | $131.50 | 6.666% | $140.2658 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.95 | 9.569% | $269.485 | $269.49 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.71 | 4.176% | $144.5025 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.92 | 9.387% | $145.3972 | $145.40 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.95 | 11.720% | $163.0553 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.90 | 3.797% | $157.6676 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.71 | 4.529% | $138.7204 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.64 | $1,159.0938 | $1,159.11 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.20 | |